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Overview |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
| Location | Twin Falls, ID | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,096 | 9,920 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csi.edu | cwi.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,360 | $2,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,840 | $7,344 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,952 | $6,732 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,337 | $9,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $4,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 14, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,222 | $9,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $100 |
Diversity |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
College of Southern Idaho | CWI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Western Idaho is larger than than College of Southern Idaho based on total student enrollment (9,920 students vs. 8,096 students)
College of Southern Idaho vs. CWI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Southern Idaho or CWI?
- College of Southern Idaho is 34.1% more expensive to attend than CWI for in-state tuition ($4,560.00 vs. $3,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at CWI than College of Southern Idaho ($7,344.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Idaho than CWI ($7,337 vs. $9,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Idaho are 13.1% lower than costs at College of Western Idaho ($5,952 vs. $6,732)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Idaho than College of Western Idaho (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Southern Idaho students is 12.7% larger than aid received College of Western Idaho ($5,111 vs. $4,537)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Southern Idaho or CWI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CWI or College of Southern Idaho .
College of Southern Idaho vs. CWI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Southern Idaho or CWI? 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 CWI and College of Southern Idaho.
- College of Southern Idaho students graduate with a $528 lower median federal student loan debt than CWI graduates. ($9,222 vs. $9,750)
- College of Southern Idaho graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CWI graduates. ($95 vs. $100)
- More College of Southern Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CWI students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/