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Cal Poly vs. ISU

The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Idaho State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Cal Poly's tuition ($33,230) is more expensive than ISU ($27,720).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than Cal Poly (31.32%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than Cal Poly (24.61%).
  • ISU's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (19 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (23,069 students) is larger than ISU (13,061 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Cal Poly ($12,264) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($8,931).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (86%) is higher than ISU (39%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-State
$33,230 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,264
Test Scores
Admission
31.32% Acceptance Rate
24.61% Yield
Enrollment
22,033 Undergraduate
1,036 Graduate
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$113,970 Faculty Salary
$90,324 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University

Public, 4 years • Pocatello, ID #346 National Universities, #3 in Idaho more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,610 In-State
$27,720 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,931
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
10,834 Undergraduate
2,227 Graduate
2,515 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
603 Faculties (full-time)
1,690 Staffs (full-time)
$80,213 Faculty Salary
$62,186 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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