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Overview |
BSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
BSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
BSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BSU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or UNT?
- Ball State University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at BSU than University of North Texas ($25,918.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than UNT ($12,615 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 4.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,412 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of North Texas (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 24.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,418 vs. $9,159)
BSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or BSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 23 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or UNT? 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 UNT and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of North Texas (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $4,500 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,500)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/