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Overview |
BSU | Martin University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 187 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | martin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Martin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $12,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $12,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $9,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Martin University | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
BSU | Martin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Martin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $41,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $431 |
Diversity |
BSU | Martin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Martin University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Martin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Martin University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 187 students)
BSU vs. Martin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Martin University?
- Martin University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($12,840.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at BSU than Martin University ($25,918.00 vs. $12,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Martin University ($12,615 vs. $15,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin University are 26.6% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,616 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Martin University ($11,418 vs. $9,803)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Martin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin University or BSU .
BSU vs. Martin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Martin 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 Martin University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Martin University (55% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Martin University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $25,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $41,750)
- BSU graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Martin University graduates. ($258 vs. $431)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/