| BSU vs. USI |
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|---|---|---|
#384 in National Universities #34 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #93 in Federal Region V Universities #30 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,082 Indiana Residents $29,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,066 Indiana Residents $22,907 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,342 Indiana Residents $30,052 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,667 Indiana Residents $21,948 Out-of-State |
| More$12,186 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,795 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,130 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter85.50% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.81% |
| Lower20.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.96% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,089 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,488 |
| Larger15,189 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,600 |
| Larger5,900 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,888 |
| Larger5,957 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,148 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,596) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,282) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,790) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,256 | Number of faculty | 545 |
| Higher$75,288 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,793 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.