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Boise State Oakwood University Idaho Union College Carroll College Andrews University Southwestern Adventist University RMC Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 77% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Southern Adventist University?
- The College of Idaho is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at C of I than Southern Adventist University ($33,825.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Southern Adventist University ($24,075 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 29.9% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($8,330 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 70.6% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($23,878 vs. $14,000)
C of I vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or C of I .
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Southern Adventist University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,600)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,500)
- C of I graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/