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Overview |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $29,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $29,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $10,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $15,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $26,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 2,534 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 34.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 638 students)
BSU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($29,500.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Brescia University than Ball State University ($29,500.00 vs. $26,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Brescia University ($13,017 vs. $15,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 10.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,935 vs. $12,064)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than Ball State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 103.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,558 vs. $13,046)
BSU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 67 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
BSU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Brescia 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 Brescia University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Brescia University (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $100 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/