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Overview |
BSU | Union College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
BSU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 63% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,107 students)
BSU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Union College?
- Union College is 654.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at Union College than Ball State University ($63,603.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Union College ($12,615 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 44.6% lower than costs at Union College ($10,904 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Union College (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 228.7% larger than aid received Ball State University ($37,530 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Union College (3.5)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
BSU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Union 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 Union College and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Ball State University (86% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $31,700 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/