- Both Ball State University (BSU) and University of Akron Main Campus are public.
- BSU is located in Muncie, IN and University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
- BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than University of Akron Main Campus ($17,239).
- BSU has tighter acceptance rate of 62.08% than University of Akron Main Campus (92.55%).
- BSU has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than University of Akron Main Campus (1,090).
- BSU is larger with 19,777 students than University of Akron Main Campus (13,465 students).
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| #159 in National Universities #5 in Indiana | Rankings | #233 in National Universities #28 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Muncie, IN | Location | Akron, 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $12,799 Ohio residents $17,239 out-of-state |
| $11,992 Indiana residents $29,196 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,411 Ohio residents $15,171 out-of-state |
| $10,706 | Financial Aid | $7,893 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 62.08% | Acceptance Rate | 92.55% |
| 26.54% | Yield | 24.60% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,777 | Total Students | 13,465 |
| 14,416 | Undergraduate | 11,323 |
| 5,361 | Graduate | 2,142 |
| 5,040 | Online Enrollment | 1,479 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $44,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| 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: 2,559) $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 | 16 to 1 |
| 1,047 Full-time 266 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 476 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| 3,104 Full-time 507 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 936 Part-time |
| $70,603 for Faculties $56,164 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,554 for Faculties $59,214 Part-time |