- Both Ball State University (BSU) and Kent State University at Kent are public.
- BSU is located in Muncie, IN and Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.
- BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than Kent State University at Kent ($22,316).
- BSU has tighter acceptance rate of 62.08% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
- BSU has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Kent State University at Kent (1,100).
- Kent State University at Kent is larger with 25,854 students than BSU (19,777 students).
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| #159 in National Universities #5 in Indiana | Rankings | #178 in National Universities #12 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Muncie, IN | Location | Kent, OH |
BSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,758 Indiana residents $28,766 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,846 Ohio residents $22,316 out-of-state |
| $11,992 Indiana residents $29,196 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,483 Ohio residents $23,352 out-of-state |
| $10,706 | Financial Aid | $9,147 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 62.08% | Acceptance Rate | 87.51% |
| 26.54% | Yield | 31.56% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,777 | Total Students | 25,854 |
| 14,416 | Undergraduate | 20,418 |
| 5,361 | Graduate | 5,436 |
| 5,040 | Online Enrollment | 4,363 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $44,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) $4,622 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674) $7,010 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,282 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,047 Full-time 266 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 709 Part-time |
| 3,104 Full-time 507 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,912 Full-time 878 Part-time |
| $70,603 for Faculties $56,164 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,778 for Faculties $61,417 Part-time |