College comparison

The College of Idaho vs University of Silicon Valley

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID	University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA
Acceptance rateThe College of Idaho is more selective	49%	51%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1280	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,041	455
Avg net price	$19,481	$27,815
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (for-profit)
Location	Caldwell, ID	San Jose, CA

Quick answers

Is The College of Idaho or University of Silicon Valley harder to get into?

The College of Idaho is more selective: The College of Idaho's acceptance rate is approximately 49% and University of Silicon Valley's is approximately 51% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The College of Idaho vs University of Silicon Valley?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1280 at The College of Idaho and — at University of Silicon Valley. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.