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Overview |
BSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
BSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 58.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at BSU than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,918.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Ohio University ($12,615 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,418 vs. $9,416)
BSU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 38 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Ohio 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 Ohio University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Ball State University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/