Ranking
Best Colleges in Idaho by ROI 2026
College of Southern Idaho leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 16.78 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 12 colleges here by earnings against net price.
The top-value Idaho colleges — graduate earnings against net price, from federal data.
- Schools ranked
- 12
- Cheapest net price
- $6,095
- Top earnings 10y
- $54,670
- Public / Private
- 7 / 3
College of Southern Idaho
A+- ROI score
- 16.78
- Net price
- $6,095
- Earnings 10y
- $40,916
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
College of Eastern Idaho
A- ROI score
- 11.98
- Net price
- $8,778
- Earnings 10y
- $42,057
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
North Idaho College
B- ROI score
- 9.48
- Net price
- $10,575
- Earnings 10y
- $40,081
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Idaho State University
B- ROI score
- 9.35
- Net price
- $12,193
- Earnings 10y
- $45,608
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of Idaho
B- ROI score
- 9.22
- Net price
- $14,831
- Earnings 10y
- $54,670
- Acceptance
- 75.5%
Lewis-Clark State College
C- ROI score
- 7.36
- Net price
- $15,635
- Earnings 10y
- $46,001
- Acceptance
- 87.7%
The College of Idaho
C- ROI score
- 6.22
- Net price
- $19,481
- Earnings 10y
- $48,473
- Acceptance
- 49.1%
Boise State University
C- ROI score
- 5.98
- Net price
- $21,610
- Earnings 10y
- $51,658
- Acceptance
- 87.2%
Boise Bible College
C- ROI score
- 5.50
- Net price
- $15,058
- Earnings 10y
- $33,140
- Acceptance
- 90.5%
Northwest Nazarene University
D- ROI score
- 4.37
- Net price
- $29,580
- Earnings 10y
- $51,719
- Acceptance
- 64.7%
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
D- ROI score
- 3.10
- Net price
- $30,241
- Earnings 10y
- $37,518
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus
D- ROI score
- 2.95
- Net price
- $33,576
- Earnings 10y
- $39,645
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
How we picked this list
This list starts with Idaho colleges, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.69 (7 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, ID tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Idaho colleges are in this list?
12 Idaho colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.