Compare the Boise State University Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from Boise State University?

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Within Idaho, Boise State University is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Average Price.

Boise State University's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in an average value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Idaho. This lands Boise State University in the #4 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Idaho.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

Boise State University's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Boise State University is much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,316 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns average marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a much better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Boise State University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$107,443 - University of South Alabama $112,918 - Briar Cliff University
Average	Fair	$118,601 - Eastern Nazarene College $123,873 - University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
	Low	$132,512 - Vanguard University of Southern California
Overpriced	Poor	$140,616 - Mansfield University of Pennsylvania $141,913 - Concordia College - New York $148,246 - Boise State University $206,885 - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $148,246

On average, a bachelor's degree at Boise State University will cost you about $148,246. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $31,038 per year and an average of 4.8 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$31,038
Average Years to Graduate	4.8
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$148,246

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Boise State University. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$164,084	690	C-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$148,246	1,116	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$130,387	1,028	F+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$104,754	5	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$88,916	6	C-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$71,057	5	C-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Idaho.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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What is the Value of an Education from Boise State University?

Within Idaho, Boise State University is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Average Price.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $148,246

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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