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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University UWM IU Kokomo Earlham Stritch ISU| Indiana State University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $247 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | CUW | ||
| 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,988 students)
Indiana State vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 246.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at CUW than Indiana State University ($32,770.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than CUW ($12,688 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,350 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 117.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($23,477 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 156 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming CUW students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than CUW (70.4%)
Indiana State vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or CUW? 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 CUW and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Indiana State University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $5,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $205 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($23,720 vs. $23,925)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($245 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/