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Overview |
Idaho | UW | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Idaho | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Idaho | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $191 |
Diversity |
Idaho | UW | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Idaho | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | UW | ||
| 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 UW based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 10,913 students)
Idaho vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or UW?
- University of Idaho is 31.3% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Idaho than University of Wyoming ($27,508.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Idaho ($13,299 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 28.5% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,380 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of Wyoming (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 38.1% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($12,095 vs. $8,761)
Idaho vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 61 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or UW? 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 UW and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than University of Idaho (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $4,500 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,900)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $5,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,279)
- UW graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($191 vs. $251)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/