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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU IU South Bend William & Mary Longwood University UVA IU BSU| Indiana State University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,559 students)
Indiana State vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or CNU?
- Indiana State University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at CNU than Indiana State University ($22,613.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than CNU ($12,688 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,350 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,802 vs. $8,022)
Indiana State vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 245 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming CNU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than CNU (85.4%)
Indiana State vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or CNU? 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 CNU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Indiana State University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/