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Overview |
Boise State | WKU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Boise State | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $250 |
Diversity |
Boise State | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Boise State | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 16,493 students)
Boise State vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 100.9% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at WKU than Boise State University ($27,000.00 vs. $22,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Boise State ($12,625 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 25% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,072 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Boise State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Boise State University ($10,260 vs. $9,892)
Boise State vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 1 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Boise State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or WKU? 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 WKU and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Boise State University (50% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Boise State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,100)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $1,321 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $24,250)
- Boise State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/