| MSU vs. UIdaho |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #299 in National Universities #2 in Idaho Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,084 Idaho Residents $28,320 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,816 Idaho Residents $30,052 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,079 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,167 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier82.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.53% |
| Favorable20.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record 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 | ||
| Larger17,135 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,286 |
| Larger15,046 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,574 |
| Smaller2,089 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,712 |
| Smaller909 | Online Student Population | Larger1,510 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduate Rate | 57% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,288) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,179 | Number of faculty | 672 |
| Lower$87,925 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,684 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.