- Both Utah State University (Utah State) and Boise State University (Boise State) are public.
- Utah State is located in Logan, UT and Boise State is located in Boise, ID.
- Boise State has more expensive tuition of $26,976 than Utah State ($24,802).
- Boise State has tighter acceptance rate of 83.99% than Utah State (89.08%).
- Utah State is larger with 27,943 students than Boise State (26,115 students).
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| #118 in National Universities #3 in Utah | Rankings | #286 in National Universities #5 in Idaho |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Logan, UT | Location | Boise, ID |
Utah State| Known as | Boise 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 | 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 | ||
| $9,228 Utah residents $24,802 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,782 Idaho residents $26,976 out-of-state |
| $7,595 Utah residents $24,008 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,486 Idaho residents $28,605 out-of-state |
| $8,256 | Financial Aid | $8,380 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 83.99% |
| 30.61% | Yield | 36.79% |
| 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,943 | Total Students | 26,115 |
| 24,835 | Undergraduate | 22,922 |
| 3,108 | Graduate | 3,193 |
| 4,521 | Online Enrollment | 5,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $49,600 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,487) $2,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) $6,910 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,960 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,049 Full-time 33 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 784 Full-time 593 Part-time |
| 3,511 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,526 Full-time 677 Part-time |
| $86,658 for Faculties $58,565 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,880 for Faculties $64,028 Part-time |