| ISU vs. C of Southern Idaho |
#405 in National Universities #6 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Idaho Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,610 Idaho Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,560 Idaho Residents $6,840 Out-of-State |
| $11,522 Idaho Residents $30,632 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,170 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,061 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,176 |
| Larger10,834 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,176 |
| 2,227 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger2,515 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,879 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher39% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher12% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher100% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,206) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 532) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,588) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,452) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 803 | Number of faculty | 285 |
| Higher$80,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,056 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.