- Both Montana State University (MSU) and Idaho State University (ISU) are public.
- MSU is located in Bozeman, MT and ISU is located in Pocatello, ID.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $31,337 than ISU ($27,466).
- MSU is larger with 16,681 students than ISU (12,301 students).
Montana State University View More Rivals | Idaho State University View More Rivals | |
| #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana | Rankings | #262 in National Universities #4 in Idaho |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bozeman, MT | Location | Pocatello, ID |
MSU| Known as | ISU | |
| Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,356 Idaho residents $27,466 out-of-state |
| $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,268 Idaho residents $30,152 out-of-state |
| $5,742 | Financial Aid | $7,108 |
| Admission | ||
| $38 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 83.11% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 24.08% | Yield | |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,681 | Total Students | 12,301 |
| 14,625 | Undergraduate | 10,017 |
| 2,056 | Graduate | 2,284 |
| 1,074 | Online Enrollment | 2,517 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $48,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 736 Full-time 485 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 606 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,638 Full-time 241 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,459 for Faculties $54,338 Part-time |