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Comparing 6 Colleges including Ball State University

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,086 when living on campus and $25,462 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,914 when living on campus and $40,290 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2025 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Ball State University
$11,082$29,630 $1,400 $14,960 $14,960
Indiana University-Bloomington
$12,144$41,891 $1,250 $17,208 $17,208
Indiana University-Southeast
$8,424$22,811 $1,166 $14,558 $15,708
Purdue University Global
$10,101$14,412 - - $9,450
Purdue University Northwest
$8,357$15,504 $598 $13,119 $14,356
Purdue University-North Central Campus no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$10,022$24,850$1,104$14,961$14,336

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,022 for in-state students and $24,850 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Indiana University-Bloomington requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,369 and Purdue University Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,356 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Ball State University
$10,758$28,766$11,082$29,630
Indiana University-Bloomington
$11,790$40,482$12,144$41,891
Indiana University-Southeast
$8,179$22,043$8,424$22,811
Purdue University Global
$10,110$14,421$10,101$14,412
Purdue University Northwest
$8,048$14,933$8,357$15,504
Purdue University-North Central Campus
no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$9,777$24,129$10,022$24,850

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,974 for state residents and $21,393 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Indiana University-Bloomington requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,932 and Purdue University Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,296.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2023-20242024-2025
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Ball State University
$11,992$29,196$12,342$30,052
Indiana University-Bloomington
$11,611$33,410$11,756$33,454
Indiana University-Southeast
$8,666$19,575$8,925$20,256
Purdue University Global
$10,521$11,582$10,211$11,241
Purdue University Northwest
$6,430$11,585$6,638$11,960
Purdue University-North Central Campus
no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$9,844$21,070$9,974$21,393

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,961 when a student lives on campus and $14,336 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
Ball State University
$12,334$2,626 $12,334$2,626$5,328
Indiana University-Bloomington
$13,984$3,224 $13,984$3,224$4,736
Indiana University-Southeast
$11,940$2,618 $10,972$4,736$4,736
Purdue University Global
-- $6,870$2,580$1,650
Purdue University Northwest
$8,907$4,212 $9,333$5,023$5,023
Purdue University-North Central Campus
no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$11,791 $3,170$10,699 $3,638$4,295