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Overview |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Florissant, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 62 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | slcconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $13,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $13,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $7,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 14/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $317 |
Diversity |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Saint Louis Christian College | ||
| 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 Saint Louis Christian College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 62 students)
BSU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Saint Louis Christian College?
- Saint Louis Christian College is 57.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($13,280.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at BSU than Saint Louis Christian College ($25,918.00 vs. $13,280.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis Christian College are 44% lower than costs at Ball State University ($7,570 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Saint Louis Christian College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received Saint Louis Christian College ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Saint Louis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis Christian College or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 80 points higher than at Saint Louis Christian College (990)
- Incoming BSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (21)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Louis Christian College (2.52)
BSU vs. Saint Louis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Saint Louis Christian 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 Saint Louis Christian College and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Saint Louis Christian College (55% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Saint Louis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $29,700)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,750)
- BSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis Christian College graduates. ($258 vs. $317)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/