by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Idaho Schools For The Money For Those Getting Aid for an Associate ranking - to help you make that decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 8 schools across Idaho to determine which have the best value Associate Degree 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 Associate Degree 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various 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.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Brigham Young University - Idaho the best value (with aid) school in Idaho for students working on their associate degree. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Rexburg, Idaho.
Brigham Young University - Idaho has the honor of being ranked #1 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,327.
The quality degree programs at North Idaho College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho. Located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the school is a small public institution.
North Idaho College has the honor of being ranked #3 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.
Out of the 8 associate degree schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Southern Idaho landed the #3 spot on the list. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public school situated in Twin Falls, Idaho.
College of Southern Idaho has the honor of being ranked #6 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,540.
The quality degree programs at College of Western Idaho helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the school is a fairly large public institution.
College of Western Idaho has the honor of being ranked #5 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 $8,817 a year.
Out of the 8 associate degree schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Idaho State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Idaho State University is a fairly large public school located in Pocatello, Idaho.
Idaho State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $13,012.
College of Eastern Idaho landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking. CEI is a public institution located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, College of Eastern Idaho 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 $7,886 a year.
Lewis - Clark State College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho ranking, coming in at #7. Lewis - Clark State College is a public institution located in Lewiston, Idaho.
Not only is Lewis - Clark State College 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 $13,267.
With a ranking of #8, Boise State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Idaho list. Boise State is located in Boise, Idaho and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Boise State University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Idaho for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $15,828.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
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