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Overview |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1010/1213 | ||
| 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 | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BSU | The University of Findlay | ||
| 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 The University of Findlay based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 4,869 students)
BSU vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or The University of Findlay?
- The University of Findlay is 329.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at The University of Findlay than Ball State University ($36,236.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than The University of Findlay ($12,615 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 1.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,720 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 136.4% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,989 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 23 points higher than at The University of Findlay (1047)
- Incoming The University of Findlay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BSU (3.52)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or The University of Findlay? 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 The University of Findlay and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is the same as at The University of Findlay (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The University of Findlay earn on average $4,000 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $42,500)
- The University of Findlay and BSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- The University of Findlay and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/