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Overview |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $239 |
Diversity |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | The University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 9,955 students)
Boise State vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or The University of Montana?
- Boise State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($5,532.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at The University of Montana than Boise State University ($27,168.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana than Boise State ($16,361 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana are 19.2% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,608 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than Boise State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 75.2% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($9,892 vs. $5,645)
Boise State vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 44 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman Boise State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at The University of Montana is higher than Boise State University (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $600 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,000)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $254 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($22,929 vs. $23,183)
- Boise State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($237 vs. $239)
- More The University of Montana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/