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Overview |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $28,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $28,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $21,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $21,935 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 324 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 64.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 55.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 845/1135 | ||
| 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 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | University of Great Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 677 students)
Idaho vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or University of Great Falls?
- University of Great Falls is 337.6% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($28,618.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at University of Great Falls than University of Idaho ($28,618.00 vs. $27,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than University of Great Falls ($14,377 vs. $21,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Great Falls ($10,380 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than University of Idaho (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Great Falls students is 81.4% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($21,935 vs. $12,095)
Idaho vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or Idaho .
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Great Falls (3.3)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of Great Falls (64.2%)
Idaho vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than University of Great Falls (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $10,400 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,500)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Great Falls graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Great Falls graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/