University of Idaho vs University of South Dakota
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of IdahoMoscow, IDCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of South DakotaVermillion, SDCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Idaho lists Mass 6 times a week; University of South Dakota lists Mass 6 times a week.
- University of South Dakota has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 57% at University of Idaho.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Idaho has the lower price after aid: $13,374 a year, against $18,540 at University of South Dakota.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Idaho: $14,831 a year, against $19,858 at University of South Dakota.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
6 times a week
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Moscow, ID
Vermillion, SD
Setting
Town
Town
Students
11,849
9,868
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
76%
99%
Average SAT
1116
1125
ACT middle 50%
20–26
19–25
Graduation rate
57%
60%
First-year retention
76%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,831
$19,858
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,270
$14,921
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,193
$15,942
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,374
$18,540
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,130
$21,202
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,791
$22,193
Median debt
$21,982
$23,592
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,670
$51,926
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.