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Overview |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 8,816 students)
BSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Ball State University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at BSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,918.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($12,615 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 15% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,418 vs. $8,697)
BSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 115 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $300 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,200)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/