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Texas State Idaho UT Austin UH Washington State UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech MSU| Boise State University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,949 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 13,391 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Boise State based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 26,670 students)
Boise State vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,941.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Boise State than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($24,135.00 vs. $18,925.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Boise State ($10,831 vs. $19,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 40.3% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,843 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 28.9% larger than aid received Boise State University ($10,530 vs. $8,167)
Boise State vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 3 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Boise State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Boise State (84%)
Boise State vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Boise State is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (29% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $6,300 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $54 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,929 vs. $22,983)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio and Boise State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/