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Muncie, IN · Bloomington, IN
| Ball State University | Indiana University-Bloomington | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,940/yr | $16,264/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,834/yr | $6,324/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $19,509 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,848/yr | $7,610/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,333/yr | $12,154/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,567/yr | $20,204/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,479/yr | $25,128/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,334/yr | $13,984/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,334/yr | $13,984/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,626/yr | $3,224/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,146/yr | $28,801/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,082/yr | $12,144/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,630/yr | $41,891/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 27% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1080–1260 | 1170–1400 |
| SAT average | 1160 | 1313 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–24 | 27–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–23 · Math 19–25 | English 26–34 · Math 26–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 28,668 | 54,279 |
| Students accepted | 20,525 | 43,624 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,826 | 9,550 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 32% | 41% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 80% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,833/yr | $63,742/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,578–$72,407 | $41,928–$95,667 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 81% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 82% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 66% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 77% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,394/yr | $53,417/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 69% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 70% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 51% | 54% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 9.9% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,782/yr | $59,525/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Education 10% · Communication & Journalism 10% | Liberal Arts & General Studies 51% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 51% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,103/yr | Computational Science — $132,969/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 13,988 | 37,806 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,900 | 10,331 |
| Average professor pay | $8,408/mo | $12,043/mo |
| Full-time professors | 77% | 83% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $61,975 | $75,001 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Muncie, IN | Bloomington, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1918 | 1820 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Men | 39% | 50% |
| Women | 61% | 50% |
| White students | 72% | 65% |
| Black students | 11% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8% | 8.6% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 6.9% | 2.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,844/yr | $15,334/yr |
| Endowment | $260.8M | $2.1B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 7,046 | 12,496 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,594/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,470/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 468 | 699 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.5M | $19.4M |
| Athletics budget | $30.3M | $159.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $30.3M | $182.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $662,905 | $2.6M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.