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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Lourdes University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $312 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,136 students)
Indiana State vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 172.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Lourdes University than Indiana State University ($25,750.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Lourdes University ($12,688 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,350 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 67% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($18,038 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 73 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Indiana State vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Lourdes University (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $800 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,600)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $6,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $30,250)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($245 vs. $312)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/