Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Boise State Livingstone College NCAT Idaho Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University Carroll College North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary| The College of Idaho | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
C of I | JCSU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
C of I | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $17,474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
C of I | JCSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | JCSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
C of I | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
C of I | JCSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
C of I | JCSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
C of I | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or JCSU?
- The College of Idaho is 93.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at C of I than Johnson C Smith University ($33,825.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than C of I ($20,045 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 52.4% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($7,100 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 84.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,878 vs. $12,911)
C of I vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or C of I .
- C of I has a higher acceptance rate (45.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
C of I vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or JCSU? 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 JCSU and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Johnson C Smith University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $15,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $30,300)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $6,055 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,995 vs. $32,050)
- C of I graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/