Idaho vs. Utah State University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with Utah State University in Logan, UT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Utah State University is larger than Idaho based on total student enrollment (28,904 students vs. 12,286 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); Utah State University is in Logan, UT (Small City setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Utah State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; Utah State University 19:1.

Idaho vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Utah State University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Utah State University ($15,111 vs. $15,788).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 19.3% lower than at University of Idaho ($9,076 vs. $11,243).
• Utah State University is 1.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Idaho (about $144 more per year; $9,228.00 vs. $9,084.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.2% higher at Idaho than at Utah State University (about $3,518 more per year; $28,320.00 vs. $24,802.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at Utah State University (96% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 44.7% larger than aid received by Utah State University students ($12,568 vs. $8,685).

Idaho vs. Utah State University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Utah State University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Utah State University and Idaho.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Utah State University (1180) is 70 points higher than at Idaho (1110).
• Incoming Utah State University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 23 at Idaho).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Idaho 990/1230; Utah State University 1070/1290.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Idaho 20/26; Utah State University 20/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Idaho - Test optional; Utah State University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Utah State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Idaho (3.47).
• Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Idaho (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Idaho vs. 23.8% at Utah State University.

Idaho vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Idaho and Utah State University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Utah State University's six-year graduation rate (52%) is higher than University of Idaho's (51%).
• Graduates from Utah State University earn a median of about $1,700 more per year than Idaho graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,600 vs. $46,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Utah State University graduates have a $10,669 lower median loan debt than Idaho graduates ($13,610 vs. $24,279).
• Among borrowers, Utah State University graduates have an estimated $111 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Idaho graduates ($140 vs. $251).
• More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.