| NIC vs. C of Southern Idaho |
#1 in Idaho Community Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Idaho Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$4,960 Idaho Residents $8,736 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,560 Idaho Residents $6,840 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$3,049 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$4,099 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,296 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger8,096 |
| Smaller1,157 | Online Student Population | Larger1,475 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower26% | Graduate Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher13% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 198) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 532) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,700) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 354 | Number of faculties | 321 |
| Higher$64,015 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$57,658 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.