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Overview |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Vincennes, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 16,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | vinu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $6,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $15,201 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $11,186 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
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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 | 2.98 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $143 |
Diversity |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Vincennes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Vincennes University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 16,773 students)
BSU vs. Vincennes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Vincennes University?
- Ball State University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $6,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at BSU than Vincennes University ($25,918.00 vs. $15,201.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than BSU ($9,637 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 3% lower than costs at Vincennes University ($10,904 vs. $11,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Vincennes University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Vincennes University ($11,418 vs. $11,186)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Vincennes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vincennes University or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
BSU vs. Vincennes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Vincennes University? 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 Vincennes University and BSU.
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $11,116 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($13,884 vs. $25,000)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vincennes University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/