| ISU vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#405 in National Universities #6 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,610 Idaho Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,522 Idaho Residents $30,632 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State |
| More$8,170 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,079 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 82.14% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.31% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller13,061 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,135 |
| Smaller10,834 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,046 |
| Larger2,227 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,089 |
| Larger2,515 | Online Student Population | Smaller909 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Higher2% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,206) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,588) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 803 | Number of faculty | 1,179 |
| Lower$80,213 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$87,925 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.