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Overview |
Idaho | UO | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Idaho | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $218 |
Diversity |
Idaho | UO | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or UO?
- University of Oregon is 102.4% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at UO than University of Idaho ($39,158.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than UO ($14,954 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 47.9% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($9,898 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of Oregon (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($11,105 vs. $9,767)
Idaho vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 58 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming UO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or UO? 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 UO and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Idaho (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $2,100 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,900)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $3,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($21,101 vs. $24,279)
- UO graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($218 vs. $251)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/