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Overview |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $10,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $10,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $5,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $5,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
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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 | National College-Lexington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $21,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $300 |
Diversity |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BSU | National College-Lexington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 National College-Lexington based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 296 students)
BSU vs. National College-Lexington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or National College-Lexington?
- National College Lexington is 22.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($10,314.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.3% higher at BSU than National College Lexington ($25,918.00 vs. $10,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than National College-Lexington ($12,615 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Lexington are 86.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($5,856 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than National College Lexington (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 97.5% larger than aid received National College Lexington ($11,418 vs. $5,780)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or National College-Lexington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Lexington or BSU .
BSU vs. National College-Lexington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or National College-Lexington? 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 National College-Lexington and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than National College Lexington (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $20,600 more per year than National College-Lexington graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $21,900)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than National College-Lexington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,101)
- BSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than National College-Lexington graduates. ($258 vs. $300)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Lexington students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/