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Overview |
Boise State | C of I | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | $35,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | $35,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | $22,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | $25,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise State | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,949 | 4,553 | ||
| Admitted | 13,391 | 2,150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Boise State | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Boise State | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Boise State | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | C of I | ||
| 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 C of I based on total student enrollment (26,670 students vs. 1,076 students)
Boise State vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or C of I?
- The College of Idaho is 492.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($35,180.00 vs. $5,941.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at C of I than Boise State University ($35,180.00 vs. $24,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than C of I ($19,037 vs. $22,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 39.2% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,935 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Boise State University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 217.5% larger than aid received Boise State University ($25,927 vs. $8,167)
Boise State vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or Boise State .
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than C of I (47.2%)
Boise State vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or C of I? 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 C of I and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Boise State University (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $4,100 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $3,066 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($22,929 vs. $25,995)
- Boise State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/