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Overview |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $217 |
Diversity |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 15,181 students)
Boise State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 111.4% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Boise State University ($29,960.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Boise State ($13,211 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 26.7% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,920 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Boise State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 23.4% larger than aid received Boise State University ($12,205 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 59 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Boise State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Boise State University (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $4,700 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,600)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,929)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/