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Overview |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Rio Grande, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | rio.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $19,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $26,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $7,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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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 | 3.06 | ||
| 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 Rio Grande | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of Rio Grande based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,800 students)
BSU vs. University of Rio Grande Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Rio Grande?
- University of Rio Grande is 130% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($19,400.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at BSU than University of Rio Grande ($25,918.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Rio Grande ($12,615 vs. $26,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Rio Grande ($10,904 vs. $11,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Rio Grande (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 59.1% larger than aid received University of Rio Grande ($11,418 vs. $7,178)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Rio Grande? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Rio Grande or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Rio Grande (3.06)
BSU vs. University of Rio Grande Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Rio Grande? 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 Rio Grande and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Rio Grande (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Rio Grande graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $33,900)
- University of Rio Grande students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Rio Grande graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Rio Grande students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/