Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI Ohio University Kent State GVSU Earlham NKU| Ball State University | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $31,664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % 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% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
BSU | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 919 students)
BSU vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 275.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at OC Comets than Ball State University ($31,664.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than OC Comets ($12,615 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,904 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 104.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($23,361 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 139 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Olivet College (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,300)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/