| WSU vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#19 in Federal Region VIII Universities #8 in Utah Colleges | Rankings* | #405 in National Universities #6 in Idaho Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,557 Utah Residents $17,545 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,610 Idaho Residents $27,720 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,066 Utah Residents $18,679 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,522 Idaho Residents $30,632 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,314 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,170 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger32,701 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,061 |
| Larger31,672 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,834 |
| Smaller1,029 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,227 |
| Larger5,108 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,515 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher46% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher9% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,001) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,206) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,588) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,069 | Number of faculty | 803 |
| Higher$88,216 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,213 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.