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Overview |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 Idaho is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 3,855 students)
Idaho vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 59% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Idaho than University of South Carolina Aiken ($27,508.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Idaho ($11,697 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,736 vs. $10,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Idaho (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 24.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($12,095 vs. $9,701)
Idaho vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 85 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $7,300 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,600)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $1,721 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($24,279 vs. $26,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/