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Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI Ohio University Kent State GVSU F&M Earlham| Ball State University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BSU | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 1,162 students)
BSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at W&J than Ball State University ($27,605.00 vs. $26,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than W&J ($13,017 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,064 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Ball State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 198.7% larger than aid received Ball State University ($38,971 vs. $13,046)
BSU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or BSU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at BSU (3.52)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than BSU (71.6%)
BSU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or W&J? 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 W&J and BSU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Ball State University (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,400 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/