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Indiana State UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul IU Southeast EIU Notre Dame College Northern Illinois KU IU Dominican IU Kokomo| Chicago State University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or IU South Bend?
- Chicago State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at IU South Bend than Chicago State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than IU South Bend ($6,446 vs. $8,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 50.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,190 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Chicago State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 103.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($15,891 vs. $7,821)
CSU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 80 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU (3.18)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and CSU.
- The graduation rate at IU South Bend is higher than Chicago State University (22% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $6,720 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,530 vs. $31,250)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($253 vs. $323)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/