- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and Boise State University (Boise State) are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO and Boise State is located in Boise, ID.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than Boise State ($26,976).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has tighter acceptance rate of 82.62% than Boise State (83.99%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than Boise State (26,115 students).
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| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | Boise, ID |
| Known as | Boise State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,782 Idaho residents $26,976 out-of-state |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | $8,380 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 83.99% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 36.79% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 26,115 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 22,922 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 3,193 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | 5,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) $6,910 average annual costs |
| ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 784 Full-time 593 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time |