Idaho State University (ISU) vs. University of Northern Colorado

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Idaho State University (ISU) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
  • ISU is located in Pocatello, ID and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
  • ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,466 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
  • ISU is larger with 12,301 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
Idaho State University

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#262 in National Universities
#4 in Idaho
Rankings#299 in National Universities
#15 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Pocatello, IDLocationGreeley, CO
ISUKnown as
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$8,356 Idaho residents
$27,466 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,010 Colorado residents
$26,204 out-of-state
$11,268 Idaho residents
$30,152 out-of-state
Graduate$14,788 Colorado residents
$25,426 out-of-state
$7,108Financial Aid$7,813
Admission
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Acceptance Rate89.08%
Yield32.28%
Test Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
12,301Total Students9,380
10,017Undergraduate6,728
2,284Graduate2,652
2,517Online Enrollment1,594
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
37%Graduation Rate51%
22%Transfer-out Rate30%
71%Retention Rate75%
$43,900Average Earning after Graduation$47,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542)
$6,873 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
606 Full-time
152 Part-time
Number of Faculties441 Full-time
290 Part-time
1,638 Full-time
241 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,213 Full-time
317 Part-time
$71,459 for Faculties
$54,338 Part-time
Average Salary$71,100 for Faculties
$58,772 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023