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Overview |
BSU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 38% |
Admission |
BSU | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
BSU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $134 |
Diversity |
BSU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Madison College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 12,982 students)
BSU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Madison College?
- Ball State University is 96% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.2% higher at BSU than Madison Area Technical College ($25,918.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than BSU ($11,588 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 37.6% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,904 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Madison Area Technical College (97% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($11,418 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or BSU .
BSU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Madison 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 Madison College and BSU.
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $25,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($134 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/