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Boise State Idaho Carroll College RMC Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Ottawa University Surprise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Surprise, Arizona | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $29,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $29,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $35,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $15,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,155 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
C of I | OUAZ-Surprise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ottawa University Surprise is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,736 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or OUAZ-Surprise?
- The College of Idaho is 14.3% more expensive to attend than OUAZ-Surprise for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $29,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at C of I than Ottawa University Surprise ($33,825.00 vs. $29,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than OUAZ-Surprise ($24,075 vs. $35,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 38.6% lower than costs at Ottawa University Surprise ($10,820 vs. $15,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Ottawa University Surprise (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 54.5% larger than aid received Ottawa University Surprise ($23,878 vs. $15,459)
C of I vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or OUAZ-Surprise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OUAZ-Surprise or C of I .
- C of I has a higher acceptance rate (45.5%) than OUAZ-Surprise (28.7%)
C of I vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or OUAZ-Surprise? 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 OUAZ-Surprise and C of I.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/