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Overview |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 965 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 920/1160 | ||
| 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 |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 65% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Clarke University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 965 students)
BSU vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Clarke University?
- Clarke University is 337.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Clarke University than Ball State University ($36,900.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Clarke University ($12,615 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 2.9% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,600 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 122.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($25,403 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 25 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Clarke University? 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 Clarke University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Ball State University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Clarke University earn on average $300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/