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Overview |
Boise State | NCU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 699 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Boise State | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Boise State | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
Boise State | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 699 students)
Boise State vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 496.5% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at NCU than Boise State University ($33,000.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than NCU ($17,724 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 32.1% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,480 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Boise State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 108.7% larger than aid received Boise State University ($20,642 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 54 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than NCU (66.8%)
Boise State vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or NCU? 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 NCU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Boise State University (100% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $802 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $23,731)
- Boise State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More NCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/