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Boise State Idaho Carroll College RMC Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | CBC | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
C of I | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $108 |
Diversity |
C of I | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
C of I | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
C of I | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or CBC?
- The College of Idaho is 535.9% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 376.5% higher at C of I than Columbia Basin College ($33,825.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than C of I ($11,421 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 8.4% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($9,980 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Columbia Basin College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 239.2% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($23,878 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or C of I .
C of I vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or CBC? 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 CBC and C of I.
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $7,500 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $15,495 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,995)
- CBC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($108 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/