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Colorado State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State UO Idaho Utah State University Washington State OSU University of Nevada-Reno| The College of Idaho | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | MSU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
C of I | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
C of I | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 65% | ||
Campus |
C of I | MSU | ||
| 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
- Montana State University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or MSU?
- The College of Idaho is 480.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at C of I than Montana State University ($33,825.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than C of I ($17,250 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 4.4% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,820 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Montana State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 315.3% larger than aid received Montana State University ($23,878 vs. $5,749)
C of I vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or C of I .
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or MSU? 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 MSU and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Montana State University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $100 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,700)
- Montana State University students graduate with a $1,995 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,995)
- MSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/