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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham MCA ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,934 students)
Indiana State vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at CBU than Indiana State University ($35,520.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than CBU ($12,688 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 11.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,220 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 149.6% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($26,964 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 195 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming CBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than CBU (87.5%)
Indiana State vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or CBU? 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 CBU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Indiana State University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/