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Overview |
BSU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
BSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
BSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
BSU | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,086 students)
BSU vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 290.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Heidelberg University than Ball State University ($32,900.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Heidelberg University ($12,615 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($10,904 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 132.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,562 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 37 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is the same as at Heidelberg University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,700)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/