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Overview |
C of I | UO | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
C of I | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $218 |
Diversity |
C of I | UO | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
C of I | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 56% | ||
Campus |
C of I | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or UO?
- The College of Idaho is 170.3% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at UO than The College of Idaho ($39,158.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than C of I ($22,077 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 35.3% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,820 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than University of Oregon (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 144.5% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($23,878 vs. $9,767)
C of I vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or C of I .
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or UO? 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 UO and C of I.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than The College of Idaho (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $3,300 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,700)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $4,894 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($21,101 vs. $25,995)
- UO graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/