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Overview |
Idaho | York | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Idaho | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $90 |
Diversity |
Idaho | York | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Idaho | York | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 6,161 students)
Idaho vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or York?
- CUNY York College is 6% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Idaho than CUNY York College ($27,508.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Idaho ($5,631 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 109.9% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,380 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than CUNY York College (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 53.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($12,095 vs. $7,896)
Idaho vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 176 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at York (3.15)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than York (59.4%)
Idaho vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or York? 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 York and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than CUNY York College (51% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $3,700 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $15,479 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($8,800 vs. $24,279)
- York graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($90 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/