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Overview |
Boise State | BSU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Boise State | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Boise State | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 19,777 students)
Boise State vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or BSU?
- Ball State University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at BSU than Boise State University ($25,918.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Boise State ($12,615 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 26.9% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,904 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Boise State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Boise State University ($11,418 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 24 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
Boise State vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or BSU? 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 BSU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Boise State University (55% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $900 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $2,071 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $25,000)
- Boise State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/