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Overview |
Boise State | UIC | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | 33,522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | $11,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | $26,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | $11,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | $15,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 72% |
Admission |
Boise State | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,949 | 25,420 | ||
| Admitted | 13,391 | 19,955 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Boise State | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
Boise State | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | UIC | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Boise State based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 26,670 students)
Boise State vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or UIC?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 88.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $5,941.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at UIC than Boise State University ($26,200.00 vs. $24,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Boise State ($11,499 vs. $19,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 13.8% lower than costs at Boise State University ($14,600 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (78% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 88.8% larger than aid received Boise State University ($15,421 vs. $8,167)
Boise State vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 46 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UIC (78.5%)
Boise State vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or UIC? 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 UIC and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Boise State University (54% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $20,300 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $4,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,929)
- UIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/