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Overview |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 868/1052 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 1,147 students)
IU South Bend vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 328.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Indiana University South Bend ($31,150.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($8,785 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 23.5% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($9,190 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 238% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($26,438 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 3 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
IU South Bend vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $4,800 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,300)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,999)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/