- Both Idaho State University (ISU) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are public.
- ISU is located in Pocatello, ID and NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
- NAU has more expensive tuition of $28,900 than ISU ($27,466).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than ISU (12,301 students).
Idaho State University View More Rivals | Northern Arizona University View More Rivals | |
| #262 in National Universities #4 in Idaho | Rankings | #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pocatello, ID | Location | Flagstaff, AZ |
ISU| Known as | NAU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,356 Idaho residents $27,466 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state |
| $11,268 Idaho residents $30,152 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state |
| $7,108 | Financial Aid | $9,955 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.85% | |
| Yield | 19.79% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 12,301 | Total Students | 28,086 |
| 10,017 | Undergraduate | 23,204 |
| 2,284 | Graduate | 4,882 |
| 2,517 | Online Enrollment | 5,570 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) $6,180 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 606 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 975 Full-time 481 Part-time |
| 1,638 Full-time 241 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $71,459 for Faculties $54,338 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time |