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Overview |
BSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
BSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
BSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,748 students)
BSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at BSU than Concord University ($25,918.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than BSU ($8,464 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 8.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,090 vs. $10,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University as Concord University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Concord University ($11,418 vs. $11,120)
BSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 76 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Concord 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 Concord University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Concord University (55% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/