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Overview |
BSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
BSU | Shawnee State 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 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
BSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 3,297 students)
BSU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at BSU than Shawnee State University ($25,918.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Shawnee State University ($12,615 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,904 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Shawnee State University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($11,418 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
BSU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Shawnee State University (55% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/