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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Indiana Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,595 students)
ISU vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Indiana Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 145.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Indiana Tech than Illinois State University ($29,064.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Indiana Tech ($20,551 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,602 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 70.5% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($19,813 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 128 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
ISU vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Indiana Tech? 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 Tech and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (71% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,600)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $4,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,862)
- ISU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/