BSU vs. WMU

The following statements compare Ball State University and Western Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • BSU's tuition ($28,766) is more expensive than WMU ($19,098).
  • BSU's acceptance rate (68.95%) is lower than WMU (84.55%).
  • BSU has higher yield (22.06%) than WMU (15.12%).
  • BSU's SAT score (1,180) is higher than WMU (1,100).
  • BSU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than WMU (16 to 1).
  • BSU (19,777 students) is larger than WMU (17,000 students) with more enrolled students.
  • BSU ($10,706) has higher amount of financial aid than WMU ($7,061).
  • BSU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than WMU (55%).
Ball State University

Ball State University

Public, 4 years • Muncie, IN #159 National Universities, #5 in Indiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,758 In-State
$28,766 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,706
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
68.95% Acceptance Rate
22.06% Yield
Enrollment
14,416 Undergraduate
5,361 Graduate
5,040 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,047 Faculties (full-time)
3,104 Staffs (full-time)
$70,603 Faculty Salary
$56,164 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,622 annual charge
-7,531 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,282 annual charge
Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Kalamazoo, MI #248 National Universities, #27 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,298 In-State
$19,098 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,061
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
84.55% Acceptance Rate
15.12% Yield
Enrollment
13,589 Undergraduate
3,411 Graduate
1,811 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
752 Faculties (full-time)
2,147 Staffs (full-time)
$92,796 Faculty Salary
$63,718 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-5,075 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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