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Overview |
Boise State | NKU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Boise State | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $257 |
Diversity |
Boise State | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | NKU | ||
| 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 NKU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 15,801 students)
Boise State vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 84.5% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Boise State than Northern Kentucky University ($22,869.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Boise State ($7,259 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 23.1% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,248 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Boise State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 14% larger than aid received Boise State University ($11,275 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 22 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or NKU? 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 NKU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Boise State University (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,700)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $2,021 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $24,950)
- Boise State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/