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Overview |
Principia College | BSU | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Principia College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Principia College | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Principia College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Principia College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or BSU?
- Principia College is 269.9% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Principia College than Ball State University ($31,200.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Principia College ($12,615 vs. $18,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 18% lower than costs at Principia College ($10,904 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Principia College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 136.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($27,051 vs. $11,418)
Principia College vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or BSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BSU and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/