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Overview |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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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 | 2.86 | ||
| 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 | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| 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 University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,615 students)
BSU vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 33.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at BSU than University of Northwestern Ohio ($25,918.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Northwestern Ohio ($12,615 vs. $16,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 55.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($7,000 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Northwestern Ohio (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 73.5% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($11,418 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
BSU vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 University of Northwestern Ohio and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $3,602 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($21,398 vs. $25,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/