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BYU Boise State ISU WCU Utah State University BYUH Idaho UVU MSU Billings Washington State Southern University at Shreveport Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah| Brigham Young University Idaho | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,023 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,536 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,676 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,899 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,904 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 9,768 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $268 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 47% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | RMC | ||
| 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 RMC based on total student enrollment (43,023 students vs. 1,054 students)
BYU-I vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 591% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 591% higher at RMC than Brigham Young University Idaho ($31,342.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than RMC ($7,899 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 95% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($4,676 vs. $9,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Brigham Young University Idaho (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 370.3% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Idaho ($23,062 vs. $4,904)
BYU-I vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or BYU-I .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Idaho (1040) is 3 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming BYU-I students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at BYU-I (3.34)
- BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than RMC (75.2%)
BYU-I vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I or RMC? 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 RMC and BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at BYU-I is higher than Rocky Mountain College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $100 more per year than BYU-I graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,700)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More BYU-I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/