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Overview |
Boise State | EOU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Boise State | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $236 |
Diversity |
Boise State | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Boise State | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | EOU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 2,674 students)
Boise State vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or EOU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Boise State than Eastern Oregon University ($22,869.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Boise State ($15,234 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 28.5% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,770 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Boise State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,892 vs. $7,718)
Boise State vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 95 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or EOU? 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 EOU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at EOU is higher than Boise State University (32% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $600 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $90 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($22,839 vs. $22,929)
- EOU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/