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Overview |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,052 students)
BSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 209.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Ball State University ($26,100.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($12,615 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 26.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,600 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 96.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($22,442 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 51 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
BSU vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $200 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/