by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Idaho to determine which ones have the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking, we first look at its average net price, which is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the best value (with aid) school in Idaho in this year’s ranking. BYU - I is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rexburg, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brigham Young University - Idaho is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $6,327 a year.
The quality degree programs at North Idaho College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho. North Idaho College is a small public school located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
North Idaho College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $7,514 a year.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho list means College of Southern Idaho is a great place for students working on their degree. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public school located in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Not only is College of Southern Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Idaho for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,540.
A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho list means College of Western Idaho is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, College of Western Idaho is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Idaho. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $8,817.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho list. This fairly large public school is located in Moscow, Idaho.
Not only is University of Idaho a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Idaho for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $15,435.
Idaho State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking, coming in at #6. ISU is a public institution located in Pocatello, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Idaho State University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Idaho. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $13,012.
Boise State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking, coming in at #7. This large public school is located in Boise, Idaho.
Boise State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $15,828 a year.
Lewis - Clark State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking. Lewis - Clark State College is a small public school located in Lewiston, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lewis - Clark State College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Idaho. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,267 a year.
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nampa, Idaho.
Not only is Northwest Nazarene University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Idaho for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $23,045.
The College of Idaho ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Caldwell, Idaho.
The College of Idaho has the honor of being ranked #7 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $23,329 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.