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Ball State University vs Northern Illinois University

Compare the rivalry schools - Ball State University and Northern Illinois University.

Ball State University (BSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Muncie, IN and Northern Illinois University is a Public, 4-years school located in Dekalb, IL. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Ball State University (68.95% acceptance rate) is tighter than Northern Illinois University (70.68% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Ball State University (19,777 students) is larger than Northern Illinois University (15,649 students).
  • Ball State University has more expensive tuition & fees of $28,766 than Northern Illinois University($12,700).
  • Ball State University has more full-time faculties of 1,047 faculties than Northern Illinois University(787 facluties).
Ball State University vs Northern Illinois University
Ball State UniversityNorthern Illinois University
LocationMuncie, INDekalb, IL
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$28,766
$10,758 for Indiana residents		$12,700
$12,472 for Illinois residents
Graduate Tuition$29,196
$11,992 for Indiana residents		$9,090
$9,066 for Illinois residents
Test Scores1,1800
Acceptance Rate69%71%
Admission Yield22%13%
Student Population19,777
14,416 undergraduate		15,649
11,429 undergraduate
Number of Faculty1,047 Full-time
266 part-time		787 Full-time
248 part-time
Number of Staffs3,104 Full-time
507 part-time		2,675 Full-time
288 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 114 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$10,706$9,294
Graduation Rate63%53%
Transfer-out Rate23%0%
Retention Rate73%65%

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