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Overview |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 19,777 students)
Arkansas vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or BSU?
- Ball State University is 10% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at BSU than University of Arkansas ($25,918.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Arkansas ($12,615 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,904 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Arkansas (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 34.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,418 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 84 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
Arkansas vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Ball State University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $7,900 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,500)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/