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Overview |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 53 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $17,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $9,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 71% |
Admission |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $323 |
Diversity |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BSU | American Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 53 students)
BSU vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or American Baptist College?
- American Baptist College is 32.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at BSU than American Baptist College ($25,918.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than American Baptist College ($12,615 vs. $17,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 26.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,640 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than American Baptist College (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 18.1% larger than aid received American Baptist College ($11,418 vs. $9,669)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or BSU .
BSU vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or American Baptist College? 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 American Baptist College and BSU.
- Ball State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- BSU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/