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Overview |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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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 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,084 students)
BSU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Ball State University is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at BSU than Harris Stowe State University ($25,918.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than BSU ($10,239 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,691 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($11,418 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
BSU vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (55% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $30,100)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,025)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/