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IU South Bend IU VSU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University ABAC IU Kokomo Earlham ISU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $245 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 132.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Indiana State than Georgia Southwestern State University ($20,880.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Indiana State ($12,186 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,978 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 14% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,802 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 57 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $1,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,720)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/