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Overview |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 11,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $6,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $25,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $9,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $11,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 13,393 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 9,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Idaho | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 11,507 students)
Boise State vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Idaho?
- University of Idaho is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($6,182.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Idaho than Boise State University ($25,418.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Boise State ($14,954 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 39.8% lower than costs at Boise State University ($9,898 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Boise State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 12.3% larger than aid received Boise State University ($11,105 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 15 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Boise State vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Idaho? 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 Idaho and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Boise State University (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $5,300 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($22,929 vs. $24,279)
- Boise State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/