| ISU vs. LCSC |
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|---|---|---|
#405 in National Universities #6 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| 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 | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,610 Idaho Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,610 Idaho Residents $22,028 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,522 Idaho Residents $30,632 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,230 Idaho Residents $25,296 Out-of-State |
| More$8,170 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,545 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 87.69% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.71% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |
| 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 | Smaller3,801 |
| Larger10,834 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,793 |
| Larger2,227 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8 |
| Larger2,515 | Online Student Population | Smaller793 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher40% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher5% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,206) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 473) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,588) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,988) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 803 | Number of faculty | 201 |
| Higher$80,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,980 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.