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Overview |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 11,079 students)
BSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Ball State University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at BSU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($25,918.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($12,615 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 38.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($7,890 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 172.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($11,418 vs. $4,187)
BSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 20 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $2,100 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,500)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $29 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/