BSU vs. UI
The following statements compare Ball State University and University of Iowa with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UI's tuition ($32,927) is more expensive than BSU ($28,766).
- BSU's acceptance rate (71.60%) is lower than UI (84.67%).
- UI has higher yield (23.29%) than BSU (18.64%).
- UI's SAT score (1,220) is higher than BSU (1,160).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
- UI (30,042 students) is larger than BSU (20,440 students) with more enrolled students.
- BSU ($12,186) has higher amount of financial aid than UI ($9,772).
- UI's graduation rate (73%) is higher than BSU (63%).

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

University of Iowa
Public, 4 years • Iowa City, IA #179 National Universities, #9 in Iowa more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,964 In-State
$32,927 out-of-state
$32,927 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,772
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
84.67% Acceptance Rate
23.29% Yield
Enrollment
22,130 Undergraduate
7,912 Graduate
3,062 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,474 Faculties (full-time)
10,028 Staffs (full-time)
$106,372 Faculty Salary
$69,243 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-6,553 capacity
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