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Overview |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Boise, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | brownmackie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $12,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $12,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $6,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $22,188 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $229 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Brown Mackie College-Boise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than Brown Mackie College-Boise based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 125 students)
Boise State vs. Brown Mackie College-Boise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Brown Mackie College-Boise?
- Brown Mackie College Boise is 119.3% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($12,132.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Boise State than Brown Mackie College Boise ($22,869.00 vs. $12,132.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown Mackie College Boise are 117.4% lower than costs at Boise State University ($6,368 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than Brown Mackie College Boise (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is ?% larger than aid received Brown Mackie College Boise ($9,892 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Brown Mackie College-Boise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown Mackie College-Boise or Boise State .
Boise State vs. Brown Mackie College-Boise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Brown Mackie College-Boise? 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 Brown Mackie College-Boise and Boise State.
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Brown Mackie College-Boise graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,400)
- Brown Mackie College Boise students graduate with a $741 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($22,188 vs. $22,929)
- Brown Mackie College-Boise graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown Mackie College-Boise students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/