Idaho vs. College of Southern Idaho

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, ID on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Idaho is larger than College of Southern Idaho based on total student enrollment (12,286 students vs. 10,176 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); College of Southern Idaho is in Twin Falls, ID (Remote Town setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. College of Southern Idaho is a public, non-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; College of Southern Idaho 25:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Idaho are 43.4% lower than at University of Idaho ($6,360 vs. $11,243).
• Out-of-state tuition is 314% higher at Idaho than at College of Southern Idaho (about $21,480 more per year; $28,320 vs. $6,840).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at College of Southern Idaho (96% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 87% larger than aid received by College of Southern Idaho students ($12,568 vs. $6,721).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Idaho, open admission at College of Southern Idaho.
• Typical fall application deadline: College of Southern Idaho Aug 14, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, College of Southern Idaho graduates have a $15,057 lower median loan debt than Idaho graduates ($9,222 vs. $24,279).
• Among borrowers, College of Southern Idaho graduates have an estimated $156 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Idaho graduates ($95 vs. $251).
• More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Southern Idaho students, three years after graduation (61% vs. 38%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.