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Overview |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 960/1170 | ||
| 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 | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| 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 University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 5,018 students)
BSU vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 294.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at University of Indianapolis than Ball State University ($33,252.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Indianapolis ($12,615 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,904 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 136.1% larger than aid received Ball State University ($26,961 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 40 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Indianapolis (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $1,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis 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/