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Overview |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Twin Falls, ID | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 8,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | csi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $3,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $6,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $8,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 14, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $9,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $95 |
Diversity |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | College of Southern Idaho | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than College of Southern Idaho based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 8,775 students)
Idaho vs. College of Southern Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or College of Southern Idaho?
- University of Idaho is 43.4% more expensive to attend than College of Southern Idaho for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $4,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.2% higher at Idaho than College of Southern Idaho ($27,508.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Idaho than Idaho ($8,482 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Idaho are 80.5% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($5,750 vs. $10,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Idaho than University of Idaho (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 172.8% larger than aid received College of Southern Idaho ($12,095 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or College of Southern Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Southern Idaho or Idaho .
Idaho vs. College of Southern Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or College of Southern Idaho? 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 College of Southern Idaho and Idaho.
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $15,300 more per year than College of Southern Idaho graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $31,600)
- College of Southern Idaho students graduate with a $15,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($9,222 vs. $24,279)
- College of Southern Idaho graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($95 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Southern Idaho students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/