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Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
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Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$10,758 Indiana Residents
$28,766 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
expensive$11,992 Indiana Residents
$29,196 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
More$10,706Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,819
Admission
Lower1,180 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Easier68.95%Acceptance RateTighter52.70%
Lower22.06%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable26.14%
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 Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller19,777Total EnrollmentLarger51,528
Smaller14,416Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger38,593
Smaller5,361Graduate Student PopulationLarger12,935
Larger5,040Online Student PopulationSmaller4,437
Completion & Outcomes
Lower63%Graduate RateHigher83%
23%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower73%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,282)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty14 to 1
1,313Number of faculties2,405
Lower$71,453Average Faculty SalaryHigher$121,387
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.