The University of Montana vs. Idaho State University (ISU)

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

  • Both The University of Montana and Idaho State University (ISU) are public.
  • The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT and ISU is located in Pocatello, ID.
  • The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than ISU ($27,466).
  • ISU is larger with 12,301 students than The University of Montana (9,955 students).
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#165 in National Universities
#2 in Montana
Rankings#262 in National Universities
#4 in Idaho
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Missoula, MTLocationPocatello, ID
University of MontanaKnown asISU
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$8,152 Montana residents
$31,622 out-of-state
Undergraduate$8,356 Idaho residents
$27,466 out-of-state
$9,580 Montana residents
$35,314 out-of-state
Graduate$11,268 Idaho residents
$30,152 out-of-state
$4,841Financial Aid$7,108
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee
92.64%Acceptance Rate
29.18%Yield
Test Scores
Student Population
9,955Total Students12,301
7,215Undergraduate10,017
2,740Graduate2,284
1,326Online Enrollment2,517
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
46%Graduation Rate37%
Transfer-out Rate22%
74%Retention Rate71%
$43,300Average Earning after Graduation$43,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special Opportunities
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808)
$5,108 average annual costs
On-Campus Living
✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,500 average annual costs
Meal Plan
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
423 Full-time
211 Part-time
Number of Faculties606 Full-time
152 Part-time
1,768 Full-time
441 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,638 Full-time
241 Part-time
$75,479 for Faculties
$58,039 Part-time
Average Salary$71,459 for Faculties
$54,338 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