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Idaho Michigan State Washington State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU MSU Michigan UO| Boise State University | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 21,648 students)
Boise State vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 152.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Boise State than Grand Valley State University ($22,869.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Boise State ($17,105 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 36.5% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,140 vs. $13,841)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University as Grand Valley State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,892 vs. $8,811)
Boise State vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 44 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Boise State University (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $2,071 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $25,000)
- Boise State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/