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Overview |
Boise State | WVU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 93% |
Admission |
Boise State | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,949 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 13,391 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Boise State | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Boise State | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Boise State | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | WVU | ||
| 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 WVU based on total student enrollment (26,670 students vs. 24,200 students)
Boise State vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($9,648.00 vs. $5,941.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at WVU than Boise State University ($27,360.00 vs. $24,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Boise State ($13,691 vs. $19,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 19.7% lower than costs at Boise State University ($13,876 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Boise State University (93% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Boise State University ($11,893 vs. $8,167)
Boise State vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 32 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Boise State (84%)
Boise State vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or WVU? 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 WVU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Boise State University (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $1,072 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $24,001)
- Boise State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/