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Purdue North Central DSC IU Purdue Indiana State Utah Utah State University WSU BYU IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI| Ball State University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | UVU | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $157 |
Diversity |
BSU | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BSU | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BSU | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or UVU?
- Ball State University is 50.2% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at BSU than Utah Valley University ($25,918.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than BSU ($9,346 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 18.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,234 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 214.1% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($11,418 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.52) as students at UVU (3.52)
BSU vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or UVU? 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 UVU and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Utah Valley University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $6,800 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,500)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $9,800 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($15,200 vs. $25,000)
- UVU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($157 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/