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Overview |
GS | Boise State | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Boise, ID | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 26,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | boisestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Boise State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $13,841 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $17,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,892 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
GS | Boise State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 16,795 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 14,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Boise State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Boise State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
GS | Boise State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | Boise State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
GS | Boise State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 25,481 students)
GS vs. Boise State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Boise State?
- Boise State University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($5,532.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Boise State than Georgia Southern University ($22,869.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Boise State ($15,352 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 34.2% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,316 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Boise State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,892 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Boise State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Boise State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boise State or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 43 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman Boise State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Boise State (83.9%)
GS vs. Boise State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Boise State? 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 Boise State and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Boise State University (47% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $71 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,929 vs. $23,000)
- Boise State University and GS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Boise State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/