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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University IU South Bend WSU Michigan Hope College IU BSU| Indiana State University | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Indiana State than Grand Valley State University ($20,880.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than GVSU ($12,688 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,140 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($10,802 vs. $8,811)
Indiana State vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 180 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Indiana State vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Indiana State University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/