- Both Boise State University (Boise State) and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- Boise State is located in Boise, ID and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than Boise State (83.99%).
- Boise State is larger with 26,115 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
Boise State University View More Rivals | United States Air Force Academy View More Rivals | |
| #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boise, ID | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
Boise State| Known as | Air Force | |
| 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 |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,782 Idaho residents $26,976 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,380 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 83.99% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 36.79% | Yield | 97.04% |
| Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 26,115 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 22,922 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 3,193 | Graduate | 0 |
| 5,058 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) $6,910 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 784 Full-time 593 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |