North Idaho College vs Carrington College-Boise

North Idaho College and Carrington College-Boise, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. North Idaho College, nestled in the scenic Coeur d'Alene region, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic goals. Carrington College-Boise, situated in the vibrant capital city, maintains a selective admissions policy with an acceptance rate of 88%, catering to students seeking career-focused programs. While North Idaho College's student body predominantly comprises undergraduates, Carrington College-Boise hosts a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding popular majors, graduation rates, and other crucial factors that will guide your decision in choosing the institution that best aligns with your educational aspirations.

	Carrington College-Boise	North Idaho College
Overview
Location	Boise, Idaho	Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Differs by program	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	62.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	95.7%	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	46
Total number of admissions given out	44
Admitted students who chose to enroll	31
Yield rate	70.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $16,486 Out of state: $20,262
Average net price		$7,514
Tuition		In state: $4,000 Out of state: $7,776
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,150 Meal plan: $3,450
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	81.0% Average amount $3,956	91.0% Average amount $3,888
Students receiving federal student loan	89.0% Average amount $7,234	30.0% Average amount $3,959
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $11,642	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	489 Men 14.1% Women 85.9%	4,579 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	18.2%
International students	0.4%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	198
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Idaho Washington California Montana Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.5%	28.3%
Dropout rate	27.5%	50.0%
Transferred out	N/A	16.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,238 Year 2: $66,852 Year 3: $68,711 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,692 Year 2: $51,794 Year 3: $56,414 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $41,170 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $51,033 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,921 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,981 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $28,892 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $23,358 Year 2: $22,681 Year 3: $26,719 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $27,369 Year 2: $24,571 Year 3: $25,072	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $68,424 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $41,039 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $39,120 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,896 Year 2: $30,554 Year 3: $36,183 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,501 Year 2: $20,461 Year 3: $28,631 Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $23,211 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,754 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,464 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: N/A

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