Boise State vs. ISU
Both Boise State University and Idaho State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Idaho. The following statements compare Boise State University and Idaho State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ISU's tuition ($27,466) is more expensive than Boise State ($26,976).
- Boise State's acceptance rate (83.96%) is lower than Boise State (83.96%).
- Boise State has higher yield (23.00%) than Boise State (23.00%).
- ISU's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Boise State (19 to 1).
- Boise State (26,670 students) is larger than ISU (12,614 students) with more enrolled students.
- Boise State ($9,163) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($8,170).
- Boise State's graduation rate (62%) is higher than ISU (38%).

Boise State University
Public, 4 years • Boise, ID #286 National Universities, #5 in Idaho more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,782 In-State
$26,976 out-of-state
$26,976 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,163
Test Scores
Admission
83.96% Acceptance Rate
23.00% Yield
Enrollment
23,491 Undergraduate
3,179 Graduate
4,829 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
815 Faculties (full-time)
2,897 Staffs (full-time)
$77,880 Faculty Salary
$64,028 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,468 annual charge
-2,906 capacity

Idaho State University
Public, 4 years • Pocatello, ID #262 National Universities, #4 in Idaho more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,356 In-State
$27,466 out-of-state
$27,466 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,170
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
10,406 Undergraduate
2,208 Graduate
2,474 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
603 Faculties (full-time)
1,690 Staffs (full-time)
$71,459 Faculty Salary
$54,338 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,098 annual charge
-1,213 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,826 annual charge
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