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Overview |
Boise State | WSU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Boise State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
Boise State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Boise State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 23,630 students)
Boise State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 133.8% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at WSU than Boise State University ($29,622.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Boise State ($15,347 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 22.3% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,321 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Boise State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Boise State University ($10,605 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 24 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
Boise State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or WSU? 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 WSU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Boise State is higher than Wayne State University (29% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $671 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,929)
- WSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/