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Overview |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 656 students)
BSU vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at BSU than Wilberforce University ($25,918.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Wilberforce University ($12,615 vs. $14,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 55.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($7,000 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($11,418 vs. $9,380)
BSU vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 308 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming BSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
BSU vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Wilberforce University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/