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Overview |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Southern Oregon University | ||
| 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 Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 5,204 students)
Boise State vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 70% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Southern Oregon University than Boise State University ($27,765.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than Southern Oregon University ($17,724 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boise State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,841 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than Southern Oregon University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,892 vs. $7,011)
Boise State vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 17 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Boise State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Southern Oregon University is higher than Boise State University (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $400 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,200)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $562 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,929 vs. $23,491)
- Boise State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/