ISU vs. MSU
The following statements compare Idaho State University and Montana State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($31,337) is more expensive than ISU ($27,466).
- MSU's acceptance rate (86.83%) is lower than MSU (86.83%).
- MSU has higher yield (19.05%) than MSU (19.05%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- ISU's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than MSU (18 to 1).
- MSU (16,960 students) is larger than ISU (12,614 students) with more enrolled students.
- ISU ($8,170) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($8,079).
- MSU's graduation rate (57%) is higher than ISU (38%).

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

Montana State University
Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana 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
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,079
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.83% Acceptance Rate
19.05% Yield
Enrollment
14,872 Undergraduate
2,088 Graduate
1,009 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
629 Faculties (full-time)
2,651 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,764 capacity
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