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George Fox University OSU Linfield Portland State University Boise State Idaho PLU Lewis and Clark University of Portland University of Redlands Seattle U UO| The College of Idaho | Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Pacific | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
C of I | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
C of I | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
C of I | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Pacific than The College of Idaho ($50,884.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Pacific ($24,075 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 33.2% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,820 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 39.6% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($33,340 vs. $23,878)
C of I vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or C of I .
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Pacific? 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 Pacific and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Pacific University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $1,100 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,700)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $161 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,156)
- C of I graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former C of I students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/