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Overview |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than BGSU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 16,920 students)
Boise State vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 103.8% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Boise State than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($22,869.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than BGSU ($17,724 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 10% lower than costs at Boise State University ($12,584 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Boise State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($9,892 vs. $8,898)
Boise State vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 34 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than BGSU (78.7%)
Boise State vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or BGSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BGSU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Boise State University (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $3,071 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $26,000)
- Boise State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/