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Idaho Washington State MSU UO Portland State University ISU CSU University of Nevada-Reno Utah State University NNU BYU-I The University of Montana| Boise State University | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boise State | NSA | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $15,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $3,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
Boise State | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | N/A |
Diversity |
Boise State | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Boise State | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 294 students)
Boise State vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or NSA?
- New Saint Andrews College is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Boise State than New Saint Andrews College ($22,869.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Boise State ($15,053 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 246% lower than costs at Boise State University ($4,000 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than New Saint Andrews College (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 150.6% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($9,892 vs. $3,947)
Boise State vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or Boise State .
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than NSA (83%)
Boise State vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or NSA? 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 NSA and Boise State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/