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Overview |
Boise State | OIT | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise State | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $236 |
Diversity |
Boise State | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Boise State | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | OIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 4,911 students)
Boise State vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 80.8% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at OIT than Boise State University ($31,836.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than Boise State ($17,283 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 26.7% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,921 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Boise State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($9,892 vs. $8,302)
Boise State vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 1 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or OIT? 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 OIT and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at OIT is higher than Boise State University (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $13,700 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,600)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $54 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($22,875 vs. $22,929)
- OIT graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/