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Overview |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1060/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
BSU | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 5,231 students)
BSU vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 276.9% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Ball State University ($31,784.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Missouri Baptist University ($12,615 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,904 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 60.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($18,372 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 109 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming BSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/