- Both Boise State University (Boise State) and San Jose State University (San Jose State) are public.
- Boise State is located in Boise, ID and San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA.
- Boise State has more expensive tuition of $26,976 than San Jose State ($19,872).
- San Jose State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.88% than Boise State (83.99%).
- San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than Boise State (26,115 students).
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| #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho | Rankings | #47 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boise, ID | Location | San Jose, CA |
Boise State| Known as | San Jose 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,782 Idaho residents $26,976 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state |
| $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state |
| $8,380 | Financial Aid | $8,529 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 83.99% | Acceptance Rate | 66.88% |
| 36.79% | Yield | 21.04% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 26,115 | Total Students | 35,751 |
| 22,922 | Undergraduate | 26,863 |
| 3,193 | Graduate | 8,888 |
| 5,058 | Online Enrollment | 5,790 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) $6,910 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) $9,476 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 784 Full-time 593 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time |
| 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time |
| $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time |