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UNT UT Dallas Idaho Texas Tech UH UT Austin Washington State UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University MSU San Jose State| Boise State University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $186 |
Diversity |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Boise State based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 26,115 students)
Boise State vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at UT Arlington than Boise State University ($26,778.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Boise State ($14,262 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 21.5% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,392 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boise State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 14.9% larger than aid received Boise State University ($11,370 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Boise State University (1046) is 8 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
Boise State vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Boise State University (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $10,100 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $41,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $4,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,929)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($186 vs. $237)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/