- Both Idaho State University (ISU) and Southern Utah University are public.
- ISU is located in Pocatello, ID and Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT.
- ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,466 than Southern Utah University ($20,586).
- Southern Utah University is larger with 14,330 students than ISU (12,301 students).
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| #262 in National Universities #4 in Idaho | Rankings | #5 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pocatello, ID | Location | Cedar City, UT |
ISU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,356 Idaho residents $27,466 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,770 Utah residents $20,586 out-of-state |
| $11,268 Idaho residents $30,152 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,338 Utah residents $24,548 out-of-state |
| $7,108 | Financial Aid | $9,027 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.80% | |
| Yield | 21.38% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 12,301 | Total Students | 14,330 |
| 10,017 | Undergraduate | 12,649 |
| 2,284 | Graduate | 1,681 |
| 2,517 | Online Enrollment | 3,962 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,500 |
| 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: 977) $4,038 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,378 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 606 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| 1,638 Full-time 241 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 877 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $71,459 for Faculties $54,338 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,846 for Faculties $58,869 Part-time |