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Overview |
BSU | ASU | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 47% |
Admission |
BSU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
BSU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BSU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or ASU?
- Ball State University is 98.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at BSU than Appalachian State University ($25,918.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than ASU ($12,615 vs. $13,084)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,904 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Appalachian State University (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,418 vs. $7,443)
BSU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 87 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at BSU (3.52)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or ASU? 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 ASU and BSU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Ball State University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $900 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/