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Overview |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| 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 |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Seminole State based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 14,323 students)
Seminole State vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or BSU?
- Ball State University is 252.4% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at BSU than Seminole State College of Florida ($25,918.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than BSU ($3,144 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 68.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($6,464 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Seminole State College of Florida (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($11,418 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $14,973 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $25,000)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($103 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/