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Overview |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Toledo | ||
| 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
- Ball State University is larger than than University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 15,545 students)
BSU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Toledo?
- University of Toledo is 18.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($9,985.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at BSU than University of Toledo ($25,918.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Toledo ($12,615 vs. $17,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($10,904 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Toledo (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 13.6% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($11,418 vs. $10,047)
BSU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 1 points higher than at University of Toledo (1069)
- Incoming University of Toledo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at BSU (3.52)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Toledo (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $7,000 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/