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Overview |
Idaho | EWU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Idaho | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $215 |
Diversity |
Idaho | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than EWU based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 10,741 students)
Idaho vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Idaho than Eastern Washington University ($27,508.00 vs. $24,833.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Idaho ($13,786 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 43.4% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,380 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Eastern Washington University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 38.1% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($12,095 vs. $8,756)
Idaho vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 91 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or EWU? 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 EWU and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Eastern Washington University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $1,600 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $3,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($20,818 vs. $24,279)
- EWU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($215 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/