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Boise State Idaho Carroll College UVA RMC Lake Forest College Roanoke College| The College of Idaho | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | SVU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
C of I | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
C of I | SVU | ||
| 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
- The College of Idaho is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 1,053 students)
C of I vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or SVU?
- The College of Idaho is 79.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at C of I than Southern Virginia University ($33,825.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than C of I ($23,274 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 18.3% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($9,150 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 191.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($23,878 vs. $8,188)
C of I vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or C of I .
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or SVU? 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 SVU and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Southern Virginia University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $5,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,995)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/