Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southwestern's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than College of Idaho's
SAT midpoint - 2
Southwestern admits 43% vs. 49% at College of Idaho
Acceptance rate - 3
College of Idaho's yield is 1 pts higher than Southwestern's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- College of IdahoSelective
- SouthwesternSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- College of IdahoRequired for some applicants
- SouthwesternTest-optional
How they read a record
College of Idaho
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered.
Southwestern
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | College of Idaho | Southwestern |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;The College of Idaho Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why