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Overview |
Boise State | UO | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Boise State | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Boise State | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $218 |
Diversity |
Boise State | UO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | UO | ||
| 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
- Boise State University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 23,163 students)
Boise State vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or UO?
- University of Oregon is 126.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at UO than Boise State University ($39,158.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than UO ($17,724 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boise State University are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,841 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than University of Oregon (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($9,892 vs. $9,767)
Boise State vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 73 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming UO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or UO? 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 UO and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Boise State University (66% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $7,400 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,600)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $1,828 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($21,101 vs. $22,929)
- UO graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($218 vs. $237)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/