- Both Boise State University (Boise State) and San Diego State University (San Diego State) are public.
- Boise State is located in Boise, ID and San Diego State is located in San Diego, CA.
- Boise State has more expensive tuition of $26,976 than San Diego State ($20,170).
- San Diego State has tighter acceptance rate of 35.42% than Boise State (83.99%).
- San Diego State is larger with 37,402 students than Boise State (26,115 students).
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| #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho | Rankings | #183 in National Universities #37 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boise, ID | Location | San Diego, CA |
Boise State| Known as | San Diego State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,782 Idaho residents $26,976 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,290 California residents $20,170 out-of-state |
| $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,724 California residents $19,228 out-of-state |
| $8,380 | Financial Aid | $8,114 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 83.99% | Acceptance Rate | 35.42% |
| 36.79% | Yield | 24.87% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 26,115 | Total Students | 37,402 |
| 22,922 | Undergraduate | 32,194 |
| 3,193 | Graduate | 5,208 |
| 5,058 | Online Enrollment | 1,456 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) $6,910 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) $13,528 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 784 Full-time 593 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 954 Full-time 904 Part-time |
| 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,751 Full-time 968 Part-time |
| $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,290 for Faculties $72,714 Part-time |