C of I vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare The College of Idaho in Caldwell, ID with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The College of Idaho is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,090 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell, ID (Small Suburban setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• The College of Idaho is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The College of Idaho 10:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

C of I vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, C of I or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than C of I ($16,692 vs. $21,686).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 68.7% lower than at The College of Idaho ($4,000 vs. $12,773).
• The College of Idaho is 125.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $21,045 more per year; $37,845.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 125.3% higher at C of I than at New Saint Andrews College (about $21,045 more per year; $37,845.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The College of Idaho than at New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 617.3% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($29,110 vs. $4,058).

C of I vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, C of I or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and C of I.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Saint Andrews College (1260) is 80 points higher than at C of I (1180).
• Incoming C of I students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The College of Idaho 1070/1280; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The College of Idaho 23/31; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: C of I - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: C of I Feb 15, 2027; NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than C of I (49.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.7% at C of I vs. 65.6% at NSA.

C of I vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for C of I and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The College of Idaho's six-year graduation rate is 63%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from The College of Idaho have median earnings of about $45,700 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.