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Overview |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $312 |
Diversity |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,136 students)
BSU vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 205.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at BSU than Lourdes University ($25,918.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Lourdes University ($12,615 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,904 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 58% larger than aid received Ball State University ($18,038 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 87 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming BSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
BSU vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Lourdes University (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,600)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,250)
- BSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($258 vs. $312)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/