BSU vs. WMU
The following statements compare Ball State University and Western Michigan 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 WMU ($19,098).
- BSU's acceptance rate (71.60%) is lower than WMU (84.68%).
- BSU has higher yield (18.64%) than WMU (14.52%).
- BSU's SAT score (1,160) is higher than WMU (1,100).
- BSU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
- BSU (20,440 students) is larger than WMU (16,693 students) with more enrolled students.
- BSU ($12,186) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($9,036).
- BSU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than WMU (58%).

Ball State University
Public, 4 years • Muncie, IN #159 National Universities, #5 in Indiana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,758 In-State
$28,766 out-of-state
$28,766 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,186
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
71.60% Acceptance Rate
18.64% Yield
Enrollment
14,874 Undergraduate
5,566 Graduate
5,380 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
968 Faculties (full-time)
2,948 Staffs (full-time)
$70,603 Faculty Salary
$56,164 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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

Western Michigan University
Public, 4 years • Kalamazoo, MI #248 National Universities, #27 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,298 In-State
$19,098 out-of-state
$19,098 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,036
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
84.68% Acceptance Rate
14.52% Yield
Enrollment
13,026 Undergraduate
3,667 Graduate
1,950 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
743 Faculties (full-time)
2,249 Staffs (full-time)
$92,796 Faculty Salary
$63,718 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,775 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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