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Overview |
BSU | WSU | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
BSU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
BSU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BSU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or WSU?
- Ball State University is 54.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at BSU than Weber State University ($25,918.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than BSU ($10,525 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 18.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,232 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 95.8% larger than aid received Weber State University ($11,418 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.36)
BSU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or WSU? 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 WSU and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Weber State University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $42,500)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/