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Overview |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
| Location | Twin Falls, ID | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,096 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csi.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,360 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,840 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,952 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,337 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1468 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 14, 2024 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,222 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $113 |
Diversity |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 62% | ||
Campus |
College of Southern Idaho | BYU | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than College of Southern Idaho based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 8,096 students)
College of Southern Idaho vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Southern Idaho or BYU?
- Brigham Young University Provo is 38.2% more expensive to attend than College of Southern Idaho for in-state tuition ($6,304.00 vs. $4,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at College of Southern Idaho than Brigham Young University Provo ($6,840.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Idaho than BYU ($7,337 vs. $13,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Idaho are 43.8% lower than costs at Brigham Young University Provo ($5,952 vs. $8,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Idaho than Brigham Young University Provo (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Provo students is 23.8% larger than aid received College of Southern Idaho ($6,325 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Southern Idaho or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or College of Southern Idaho .
College of Southern Idaho vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Southern Idaho or BYU? 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 BYU and College of Southern Idaho.
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $37,500 more per year than College of Southern Idaho graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $31,600)
- College of Southern Idaho students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than BYU graduates. ($9,222 vs. $11,000)
- College of Southern Idaho graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than BYU graduates. ($95 vs. $113)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Southern Idaho students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/