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Overview |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Lewiston, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | lcsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $6,999 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $20,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $6,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 3,938 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 3,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 850/1110 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $21,944 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $226 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 3,746 students)
Boise State vs. Lewis-Clark State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Lewis-Clark State College?
- Lewis Clark State College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Boise State than Lewis Clark State College ($22,869.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Boise State ($11,476 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 63.6% lower than costs at Boise State University ($8,460 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than Lewis Clark State College (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($9,892 vs. $6,555)
Boise State vs. Lewis-Clark State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Lewis-Clark State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis-Clark State College or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 107 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Boise State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. Lewis-Clark State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Lewis-Clark State 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 Lewis-Clark State College and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Boise State is higher than Lewis Clark State College (29% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $985 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($21,944 vs. $22,929)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($226 vs. $237)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/