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Overview |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1090/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 50% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,221 students)
BSU vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 340.8% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Taylor University than Ball State University ($37,176.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Taylor University ($12,615 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,904 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Ball State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 104.1% larger than aid received Ball State University ($23,303 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 121 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Taylor 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 Taylor University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Ball State University (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/