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Overview |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Old Dominion | ||
| 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 Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 23,107 students)
Boise State vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Old Dominion than Boise State University ($26,664.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Boise State ($16,098 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 2.7% lower than costs at Boise State University ($13,480 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than Old Dominion University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,892 vs. $9,058)
Boise State vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 26 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Boise State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Boise State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Boise State University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $571 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,929 vs. $23,500)
- Boise State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/