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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. BSU

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Ball State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • BSU's tuition ($28,766) is more expensive than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
  • BSU's acceptance rate (72.00%) is lower than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (90.00%).
  • BSU has higher yield (19.00%) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (17.00%).
  • BSU's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,020).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than BSU (15 to 1).
  • BSU (19,777 students) is larger than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,107 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($10,767) has higher amount of financial aid than BSU ($10,706).
  • BSU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (49%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,244
Financial Aid
$10,767
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
90.00% Acceptance Rate
17.00% Yield
Enrollment
8,000 Undergraduate
3,107 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
973 Faculties (full-time)
4,436 Staffs (full-time)
$69,974 Faculty Salary
$54,669 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,292 annual charge
-4,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,330 annual charge
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Ball State University

Ball State University

Public, 4 years • Muncie, IN #159 National Universities, #5 in Indiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,758 In-State
$28,766 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,706
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
72.00% Acceptance Rate
19.00% Yield
Enrollment
14,416 Undergraduate
5,361 Graduate
5,040 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,047 Faculties (full-time)
3,104 Staffs (full-time)
$70,603 Faculty Salary
$56,164 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,594 annual charge
-7,046 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,470 annual charge
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