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OSU Portland State University San Jose State UO Boise State Idaho UC Merced Washington State Carroll College RMC UWB Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Oregon Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | OIT | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
C of I | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
C of I | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
C of I | OIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (4,911 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or OIT?
- The College of Idaho is 238.2% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at C of I than Oregon Institute of Technology ($33,825.00 vs. $31,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than C of I ($17,283 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 0.9% lower than costs at Oregon Institute of Technology ($10,820 vs. $10,921)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 187.6% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($23,878 vs. $8,302)
C of I vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or C of I .
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or OIT? 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 OIT and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,700)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($22,875 vs. $25,995)
- OIT graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT 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/