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Overview |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Boise, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 26,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | boisestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $5,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $22,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,841 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $9,892 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 16,795 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 14,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Boise State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Boise State based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 26,115 students)
Arkansas vs. Boise State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Boise State?
- University of Arkansas is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Arkansas than Boise State University ($25,420.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Boise State ($16,208 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 11.9% lower than costs at Boise State University ($12,368 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($9,892 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Boise State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Boise State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boise State or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 108 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Boise State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Boise State University (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $8,800 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,929)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/