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Idaho Sacramento State San Francisco State Washington State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis| California State University Chico | Boise State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Boise State | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Boise, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 26,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | boisestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Boise State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $13,841 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,892 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | Boise State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 16,795 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 14,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Boise State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Boise State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSU | Boise State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Boise State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Boise State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. Boise State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Boise State?
- California State University Chico is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Boise State than California State University Chico ($22,869.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Boise State ($15,517 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boise State University are 9.9% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,841 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than California State University Chico (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 8% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,892 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Boise State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Boise State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boise State or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 43 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Boise State (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Boise State (83.9%)
CSU vs. Boise State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Boise State? 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 Boise State and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Boise State University (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $10,800 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $41,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,929)
- CSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/