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Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana, United States. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU. Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans 731 acres and includes 106 buildings. The student body consists of more than 22,000... students, of whom nearly 4,000 are graduate students. Originally a normal school, Ball State has grown and expanded over the years. Ball State is classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research University . Ball State University was not the first school to operate at its location. Previous educational institutions operated at the intersection of University and McKinley Avenues before 1918; however, they were neither public nor did they carry the "Ball" name. The area of Muncie, Indiana now known as Ball State University had its start in 1899 as a private school called the Eastern Indiana Normal School to educate teachers. The entire school, including classrooms, library, and the president's residence were housed in what is now known as the Ball State Administration building.
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Sandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east. The population was 27,845 at the 2000 census. In 2008, Sandusky... had an estimated population of 25,688. According to the US Census 2009 estimate, the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 76,963 residents. In 2011, Sandusky was ranked #1 by Forbes.com as the "Best Place to Live Cheaply" in the United States. The city has a median family income of $64,000. Sandusky is one of Ohio's most popular tourist destinations. The city is home to the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a world leader in amusement parks and entertainment, as well as its flagship amusement park, Cedar Point. Cedar Point features one of the largest collections of roller coasters in the world. The park also has the largest collection of rides at a single park and many flat rides as well as kiddie areas. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Sandusky as a Tree City USA.
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