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Overview |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1050/1275 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,328 students)
BSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 62% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at BSU than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($25,918.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($12,615 vs. $18,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($10,904 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Ball State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,418 vs. $10,466)
BSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 39 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $15,500 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- BSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/