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IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan IU Southeast Butler| Indiana State University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $253 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,326 students)
Indiana State vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or IU South Bend?
- Indiana State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Indiana State than Indiana University South Bend ($20,880.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Indiana State ($8,785 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 23.5% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,190 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Indiana University South Bend (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,802 vs. $7,821)
Indiana State vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 45 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
Indiana State vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Indiana University South Bend (42% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $810 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,530)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/