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Central Washington University Western Washington University Washington State Western Oregon State College UW-Seattle Boise State Idaho Lewis-Clark State College Carroll College Seattle U Portland State University Walla Walla University| The College of Idaho | Eastern Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | EWU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
C of I | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
C of I | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
C of I | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
C of I | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 1,076 students)
C of I vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or EWU?
- The College of Idaho is 382.3% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at C of I than Eastern Washington University ($35,180.00 vs. $24,833.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than C of I ($13,786 vs. $22,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 24.7% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,935 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Eastern Washington University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 196.1% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($25,927 vs. $8,756)
C of I vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or C of I .
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or EWU? 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 EWU and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Eastern Washington University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $400 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $5,177 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($20,818 vs. $25,995)
- EWU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/