The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • MSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($31,337) than ISU ($27,466).
  • MSU has more students with 16,681 students while ISU has 12,301 students.
  • ISU has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while MSU's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • MSU has more full-time faculties with 736 faculties while ISU has 606 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Montana State University and Idaho State University.
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MSUvs.ISU
Bozeman, MontanaLocationPocatello, Idaho
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$8,083
Out-Of-State$31,337
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$8,356
Out-Of-State$27,466
99%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$5,742Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,108
73.33 %Acceptance Rates-
17.77 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)-
1,170SAT Score-
23ACT Score-
56 %Graduation Rate37 %
22 %Transfer-out Rate22 %
75 %Retention Rate71 %
16,681Student Population12,301
736Number of Faculties606
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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