- Both Boise State University (Boise State) and University of Wyoming (UW) are public.
- Boise State is located in Boise, ID and UW is located in Laramie, WY.
- Boise State has more expensive tuition of $26,976 than UW ($22,718).
- Boise State has tighter acceptance rate of 83.99% than UW (96.82%).
- Boise State is larger with 26,115 students than UW (11,100 students).
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| #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho | Rankings | #273 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boise, ID | Location | Laramie, WY |
Boise State| Known as | UW | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 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 | $6,938 Wyoming residents $22,718 out-of-state |
| $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,116 Wyoming residents $20,996 out-of-state |
| $8,380 | Financial Aid | $8,328 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 83.99% | Acceptance Rate | 96.82% |
| 36.79% | Yield | 40.68% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 26,115 | Total Students | 11,100 |
| 22,922 | Undergraduate | 8,518 |
| 3,193 | Graduate | 2,582 |
| 5,058 | Online Enrollment | 2,066 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| 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: 2,874) $4,990 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,620 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 784 Full-time 593 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 719 Full-time 5 Part-time |
| 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,876 Full-time 32 Part-time |
| $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,677 for Faculties $59,041 Part-time |