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Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI Ohio University Kent State GVSU Earlham NKU| Ball State University | International Business College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | IBC | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 186 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | ibcfortwayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | IBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
BSU | IBC | ||
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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 | IBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | IBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $117 |
Diversity |
BSU | IBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | IBC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BSU | IBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than IBC based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 186 students)
BSU vs. IBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or IBC?
- International Business College is 65.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at BSU than International Business College ($25,918.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 30.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,380 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than International Business College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or IBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IBC or BSU .
BSU vs. IBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or IBC? 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 IBC and BSU.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Ball State University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $13,621 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($11,379 vs. $25,000)
- IBC graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IBC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/