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Overview |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | ccuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $16,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $16,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,592 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 776 students)
BSU vs. Cincinnati Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Cincinnati Bible College?
- Cincinnati Christian University is 100.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($16,880.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at BSU than Cincinnati Christian University ($25,918.00 vs. $16,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 23.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,860 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Cincinnati Christian University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Cincinnati Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cincinnati Bible College or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 65 points higher than at Cincinnati Bible College (1005)
- Incoming BSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
BSU vs. Cincinnati Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Cincinnati Bible College? 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 Cincinnati Bible College and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Cincinnati Christian University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Cincinnati Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,300)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $592 lower median federal student loan debt than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,592)
- BSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cincinnati Bible College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/