The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • BSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,766) than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
  • It is harder to admit to BSU than Central Michigan University.
  • BSU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than Central Michigan University (1,090).
  • BSU has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Central Michigan University (24).
  • BSU has more students with 19,777 students while Central Michigan University has 14,557 students.
  • BSU has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while Central Michigan University's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • BSU has more full-time faculties with 1,047 faculties while Central Michigan University has 717 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Central Michigan University and Ball State University.
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Central Michigan Universityvs.BSU
Mount Pleasant, MichiganLocationMuncie, Indiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$13,703
Out-Of-State$14,190
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,758
Out-Of-State$28,766
91%% Receiving Financial Aid87%
$9,868Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,706
78.95 %Acceptance Rates68.95 %
12.86 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)22.06 %
1,090SAT Score1,180
24ACT Score26
61 %Graduation Rate63 %
-Transfer-out Rate23 %
72 %Retention Rate73 %
14,557Student Population19,777
717Number of Faculties1,047
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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