Idaho vs. BYU-I

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with Brigham Young University Idaho in Rexburg, ID on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than Idaho based on total student enrollment (45,585 students vs. 12,286 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); Brigham Young University Idaho is in Rexburg, ID (Distant Town setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; Brigham Young University Idaho 22:1.

Idaho vs. BYU-I Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or BYU-I? 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 Brigham Young University Idaho than Idaho ($8,528 vs. $15,111).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 53.9% lower than at University of Idaho ($5,180 vs. $11,243).
• University of Idaho is 89.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than BYU-I (about $4,284 more per year; $9,084.00 vs. $4,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 490% higher at Idaho than at Brigham Young University Idaho (about $23,520 more per year; $28,320.00 vs. $4,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at Brigham Young University Idaho (96% vs. 49%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 86.7% larger than aid received by Brigham Young University Idaho students ($12,568 vs. $6,733).

Idaho vs. BYU-I Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or BYU-I? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between BYU-I and Idaho.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Idaho (1110) is 20 points higher than at BYU-I (1090).
• Incoming Idaho students have the same typical ACT composite (median estimate; 23) as students at BYU-I (23).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 990/1230; Brigham Young University Idaho 970/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 20/26; Brigham Young University Idaho 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Idaho - Test optional; BYU-I - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: BYU-I Feb 15, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at BYU-I (3.34).
• BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Idaho (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Idaho vs. 43.9% at BYU-I.

Idaho vs. BYU-I Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Idaho and BYU-I? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Brigham Young University Idaho's six-year graduation rate (52%) is higher than University of Idaho's (51%).
• Graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of about $200 more per year than BYU-I graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,900 vs. $46,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Brigham Young University Idaho graduates have a $13,279 lower median loan debt than Idaho graduates ($11,000 vs. $24,279).
• Among borrowers, BYU-I graduates have an estimated $138 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Idaho graduates ($113 vs. $251).
• More BYU-I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)

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.