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BYU Boise State ISU WCU Utah State University BYUH Idaho UVU Washington State Southern University at Shreveport Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah RMC| Brigham Young University Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Twin Falls, ID | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 42,996 | 8,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | csi.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,656 | $3,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,656 | $6,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,068 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,295 | $8,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,043 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 99% |
Admission |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,303 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,989 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $9,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $95 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than than College of Southern Idaho based on total student enrollment (42,996 students vs. 8,775 students)
BYU-I vs. College of Southern Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or College of Southern Idaho?
- Brigham Young University Idaho is 2.1% more expensive to attend than College of Southern Idaho for in-state tuition ($4,656.00 vs. $4,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at College of Southern Idaho than Brigham Young University Idaho ($6,840.00 vs. $4,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than College of Southern Idaho ($7,295 vs. $8,482)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 13.5% lower than costs at College of Southern Idaho ($5,068 vs. $5,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Idaho than Brigham Young University Idaho (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Idaho students is 36.3% larger than aid received College of Southern Idaho ($6,043 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or College of Southern Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Southern Idaho or BYU-I .
BYU-I vs. College of Southern Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I or College of Southern Idaho? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between College of Southern Idaho and BYU-I.
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Idaho earn on average $15,100 more per year than College of Southern Idaho graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $31,600)
- College of Southern Idaho students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than BYU-I graduates. ($9,222 vs. $11,000)
- College of Southern Idaho graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than BYU-I graduates. ($95 vs. $113)
- More BYU-I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Southern Idaho students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/