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Boise State Idaho MSU Billings Carroll College Lake Forest College BYU-I| The College of Idaho | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | RMC | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
C of I | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
C of I | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
C of I | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
C of I | RMC | ||
| 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
- The College of Idaho is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,076 students vs. 991 students)
C of I vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or RMC?
- The College of Idaho is 9% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at C of I than Rocky Mountain College ($35,180.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than C of I ($19,173 vs. $22,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 24.6% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($9,576 vs. $11,935)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 1.4% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($25,927 vs. $25,571)
C of I vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or C of I .
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or RMC? 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 RMC and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Rocky Mountain College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $1,100 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,700)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $5 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,000)
- Rocky Mountain College and C of I graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/