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Overview |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Carroll College | ||
| 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 Carroll College based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 1,168 students)
Boise State vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 583.8% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Carroll College than Boise State University ($37,828.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than Carroll College ($17,724 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 23.8% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,182 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Boise State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 185.7% larger than aid received Boise State University ($28,266 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 64 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Boise State vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Carroll College? 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 Carroll College and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Boise State University (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $4,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($22,929 vs. $27,000)
- Boise State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/