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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Fontbonne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Fontbonne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 944 students)
Indiana State vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Fontbonne University than Indiana State University ($27,996.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Fontbonne University ($12,688 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fontbonne University are 4.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,856 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 106.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($22,284 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 140 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Fontbonne University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Fontbonne University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Fontbonne University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Fontbonne University is higher than Indiana State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Fontbonne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/