University of Toledo vs. Ball State University (BSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-American Conference

  • Both University of Toledo and Ball State University (BSU) are public.
  • University of Toledo is located in Toledo, OH and BSU is located in Muncie, IN.
  • BSU has more expensive tuition of $28,766 than University of Toledo ($21,737).
  • BSU has tighter acceptance rate of 62.08% than University of Toledo (94.35%).
  • BSU has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than University of Toledo (1,150).
  • BSU is larger with 19,777 students than University of Toledo (15,545 students).
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#127 in National Universities
#15 in Ohio
Rankings#159 in National Universities
#5 in Indiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Toledo, OHLocationMuncie, IN
Known asBSU
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
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
$12,377 Ohio residents
$21,737 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,758 Indiana residents
$28,766 out-of-state
$17,264 Ohio residents
$28,853 out-of-state
Graduate$11,992 Indiana residents
$29,196 out-of-state
$9,446Financial Aid$10,706
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
94.35%Acceptance Rate62.08%
31.25%Yield26.54%
1,150 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,180 SAT, 26 ACT
Student Population
15,545Total Students19,777
11,965Undergraduate14,416
3,580Graduate5,361
2,279Online Enrollment5,040
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
54%Graduation Rate63%
Transfer-out Rate23%
75%Retention Rate73%
$52,800Average 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: 2,094)
$8,635 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531)
$4,622 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,627 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,282 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
724 Full-time
228 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,047 Full-time
266 Part-time
2,871 Full-time
420 Part-time
Number of Staffs3,104 Full-time
507 Part-time
$88,763 for Faculties
$67,352 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