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Boise State Idaho Carroll College ASU RMC Lake Forest College| Paine College | The College of Idaho | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Paine College | C of I | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $33,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $33,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $10,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $24,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $23,878 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 4,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paine College | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Paine College | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | C of I | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or C of I?
- The College of Idaho is 166.2% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.2% higher at C of I than Paine College ($33,825.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than C of I ($15,877 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 44% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($7,512 vs. $10,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as The College of Idaho (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 103.1% larger than aid received Paine College ($23,878 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than C of I (45.5%)
Paine College vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or C of I? 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 C of I and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Paine College (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $17,300 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $28,400)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $9,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $35,750)
- C of I graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($268 vs. $369)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/