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Boise State Idaho Carroll College RMC Lake Forest College Cottey College| The College of Idaho | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,076 students vs. 532 students)
C of I vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Stephens College?
- The College of Idaho is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at C of I than Stephens College ($35,180.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Stephens College ($22,602 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 9.7% lower than costs at Stephens College ($11,935 vs. $13,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Stephens College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 33.5% larger than aid received Stephens College ($25,927 vs. $19,424)
C of I vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or C of I .
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Stephens College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $8,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,400)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $1,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $27,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/