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Overview |
Idaho | C of I | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $35,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $35,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $22,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $25,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 4,553 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 2,150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Idaho | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Idaho | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Idaho | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | C of I | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 1,076 students)
Idaho vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or C of I?
- The College of Idaho is 437.9% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at C of I than University of Idaho ($35,180.00 vs. $27,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than C of I ($14,377 vs. $22,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 15% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($10,380 vs. $11,935)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than University of Idaho (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 114.4% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($25,927 vs. $12,095)
Idaho vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or Idaho .
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than C of I (47.2%)
Idaho vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or C of I? 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 C of I and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than University of Idaho (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $1,200 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,700)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $1,716 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,995)
- Idaho graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/