Eastern Michigan University vs. Ball State University (BSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both Eastern Michigan University and Ball State University (BSU) are public.
  • Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI and BSU is located in Muncie, IN.
  • BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
  • Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than BSU (62.08%).
  • BSU has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
  • BSU is larger with 19,777 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
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#155 in National Universities
#10 in Michigan
Rankings#159 in National Universities
#5 in Indiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ypsilanti, MILocationMuncie, IN
Known asBSU
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$15,510Undergraduate$10,758 Indiana residents
$28,766 out-of-state
$17,441 Michigan residents
$30,072 out-of-state
Graduate$11,992 Indiana residents
$29,196 out-of-state
$8,397Financial Aid$10,706
Admission
$35 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
44.74%Acceptance Rate62.08%
38.97%Yield26.54%
1,050 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,180 SAT, 26 ACT
Student Population
14,018Total Students19,777
11,617Undergraduate14,416
2,401Graduate5,361
2,928Online Enrollment5,040
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
45%Graduation Rate63%
Transfer-out Rate23%
66%Retention Rate73%
$43,900Average Earning after Graduation$44,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821)
$5,630 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531)
$4,622 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,030 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,282 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
650 Full-time
473 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,047 Full-time
266 Part-time
1,514 Full-time
493 Part-time
Number of Staffs3,104 Full-time
507 Part-time
$87,833 for Faculties
$70,511 Part-time
Average Salary$70,603 for Faculties
$56,164 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023