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Boise State Idaho Carroll College The University of Montana RMC Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | The University of Montana Western | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | UM Western | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Dillon, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | umwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | UM Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $4,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $16,406 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $8,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $11,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $8,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | UM Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 36.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 50.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 890/1120 | ||
| 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 | UM Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | UM Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $20,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
C of I | UM Western | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
C of I | UM Western | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
C of I | UM Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana Western is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,424 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. UM Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or UM Western?
- The College of Idaho is 626.2% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at C of I than The University of Montana Western ($33,825.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than C of I ($11,584 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 26% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($8,588 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 194.2% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($23,878 vs. $8,117)
C of I vs. UM Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or UM Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM Western or C of I .
- C of I has a higher acceptance rate (45.5%) than UM Western (36.3%)
C of I vs. UM Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or UM Western? 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 UM Western and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than The University of Montana Western (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $11,600 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $5,066 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($20,929 vs. $25,995)
- UM Western graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/