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Overview |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $267 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Kent State | ||
| 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 Kent State based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 25,854 students)
Boise State vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Kent State?
- Kent State University at Kent is 122.4% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Boise State than Kent State University at Kent ($22,869.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than Kent State ($17,724 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 9.2% lower than costs at Boise State University ($12,676 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Boise State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($9,892 vs. $9,539)
Boise State vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 21 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Boise State University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($22,929 vs. $25,825)
- Boise State graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($237 vs. $267)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/