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Overview |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $261 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 21,917 students)
Boise State vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 51% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Boise State than University of Memphis ($22,869.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Boise State ($13,873 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 36.7% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,126 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Boise State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($9,892 vs. $9,625)
Boise State vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 17 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Boise State University (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $600 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $2,321 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,929 vs. $25,250)
- Boise State graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/