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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham CUW UWM ISU| Indiana State University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,332 students)
Indiana State vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 267.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Stritch than Indiana State University ($34,744.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Stritch ($12,688 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 27.5% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,900 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 165.4% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($28,670 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 118 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Stritch students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Indiana State University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/