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Idaho WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State Washington State GVSU WSU Saginaw Valley State University MSU Michigan Oakland UO| Boise State University | Central Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boise State | CMU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Boise State | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Boise State | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Boise State | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 14,557 students)
Boise State vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 138.6% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at Boise State than Central Michigan University ($22,869.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Boise State ($15,605 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 23.1% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,248 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Boise State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Boise State University ($11,314 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 3 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than CMU (78.9%)
Boise State vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or CMU? 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 CMU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Boise State University (54% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $4,071 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $27,000)
- Boise State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/