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Overview |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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 Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 3,327 students)
BSU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 223.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Ball State University ($27,300.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($12,615 vs. $16,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 10.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,900 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 84% larger than aid received Ball State University ($21,013 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 44 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Trevecca Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is the same as at Trevecca Nazarene University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $2,500 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $42,500)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/