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Overview |
BSU | IU East | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 82% |
Admission |
BSU | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 18, 2026 |
Academics |
BSU | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
BSU | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BSU | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 2,985 students)
BSU vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or IU East?
- Ball State University is 16% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,688.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at BSU than Indiana University East ($26,696.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than BSU ($9,484 vs. $13,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 17.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,244 vs. $12,064)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Ball State University (82% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 71.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($13,046 vs. $7,602)
BSU vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 109 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming BSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU East (3.41)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than IU East (71.2%)
BSU vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or IU East? 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 IU East and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Indiana University East (55% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/