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Boise State University vs Brigham Young University-Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho costs less than Boise State University at every income band federal data covers — between $12,129 and $14,877 less per year, depending on what you earn.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeBoise State UniversityBrigham Young UniversityDifference
Under $30k$18,165$4,378$13,787 · Brigham Young University
$30–48k$17,974$4,579$13,395 · Brigham Young University
$48–75k$20,731$5,854$14,877 · Brigham Young University
$75–110k$23,573$8,986$14,587 · Brigham Young University
Over $110k$25,893$13,764$12,129 · Brigham Young University

Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.

Four years, at $75–110k

Boise State University$99,360
Brigham Young University-Idaho$37,876
Difference over four years$61,484

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate87% · 96%
Average SAT— · 1118

Listed Boise State University first, then Brigham Young University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$51,658 · $53,406
Graduate in four years41% · 21%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$20,500 · $13,969

Again Boise State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.

These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.

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