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Boise State Idaho BYU-I UVU Carroll College Washington State Utah WSU MSU RMC Lake Forest College Snow College| Idaho State University | The College of Idaho | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | C of I | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $33,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $33,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $10,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $24,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $23,878 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,490 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ISU | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
ISU | C of I | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 1,082 students)
ISU vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or C of I?
- The College of Idaho is 470.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at C of I than Idaho State University ($33,825.00 vs. $23,906.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than C of I ($12,425 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 41.9% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($7,626 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Idaho State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 161.1% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($23,878 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or ISU .
ISU vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or C of I? 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 C of I and ISU.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Idaho State University (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $3,400 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $3,045 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($22,950 vs. $25,995)
- ISU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/