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Overview |
Judson University | BSU | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Judson University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Judson University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or BSU?
- Judson University is 253.9% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Judson University than Ball State University ($29,850.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Judson University ($12,615 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,904 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Judson University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 85% larger than aid received Ball State University ($21,123 vs. $11,418)
Judson University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 16 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or BSU? 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 BSU and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Judson University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,500)
- Judson University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/