- Both Ball State University (BSU) and Northern Illinois University are public.
- BSU is located in Muncie, IN and Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
- BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than BSU (62.08%).
- BSU is larger with 19,777 students than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
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| #159 in National Universities #5 in Indiana | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Muncie, IN | Location | Dekalb, IL |
BSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,758 Indiana residents $28,766 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $11,992 Indiana residents $29,196 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $10,706 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 62.08% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 26.54% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,777 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 14,416 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 5,361 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 5,040 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $44,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,800 |
| 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: 4,500) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,282 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 1,047 Full-time 266 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 3,104 Full-time 507 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $70,603 for Faculties $56,164 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |