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Overview |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $196 |
Diversity |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | UNLV | ||
| 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
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Boise State based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 26,115 students)
Boise State vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or UNLV?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at UNLV than Boise State University ($24,701.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Boise State ($13,159 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 20.2% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,512 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than University of Nevada Las Vegas (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 55.9% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($9,892 vs. $6,346)
Boise State vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 39 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at UNLV is higher than Boise State University (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $6,000 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $3,911 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($19,018 vs. $22,929)
- UNLV graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/