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Overview |
Boise State | UNG | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 88% |
Admission |
Boise State | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,949 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 13,391 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Boise State | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $170 |
Diversity |
Boise State | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (26,670 students vs. 18,074 students)
Boise State vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or UNG?
- Boise State University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($5,941.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Boise State than University of North Georgia ($24,135.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Boise State ($11,687 vs. $19,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 34.9% lower than costs at Boise State University ($12,310 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than Boise State University (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 26.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,167 vs. $6,456)
Boise State vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 33 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG 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 (84%) than UNG (72.2%)
Boise State vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or UNG? 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 UNG and Boise State.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $2,500 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,600)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $6,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,929)
- UNG graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($170 vs. $237)
- More UNG 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/