| BSU vs. IPFW |
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|---|---|---|
#384 in National Universities #34 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #50 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,082 Indiana Residents $29,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,532 Indiana Residents $22,887 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,342 Indiana Residents $30,052 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,052 Indiana Residents $15,962 Out-of-State |
| More$12,186 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,388 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier85.50% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.89% |
| Lower20.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,089 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,206 |
| Larger15,189 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,489 |
| Larger5,900 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller717 |
| Larger5,957 | Online Student Population | Smaller584 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,340) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,282) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,256 | Number of faculty | 523 |
| Lower$75,288 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,277 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.