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Overview |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 253 students)
BSU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 119.2% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at BSU than Hiwassee College ($25,918.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 36.5% lower than costs at Ball State University ($7,987 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Hiwassee College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 123 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
BSU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and BSU.
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/