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EWU UO Boise State EOU OSU Portland State University Idaho George Fox University Western Washington University Sacramento State Southern Oregon University Carroll College| The College of Idaho | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Western Oregon State College?
- The College of Idaho is 287.5% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at C of I than Western Oregon University ($33,825.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than C of I ($16,754 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 1% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,820 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 245.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($23,878 vs. $6,907)
C of I vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or C of I .
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Western Oregon University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $4,300 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $1,493 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($24,502 vs. $25,995)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/