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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University University of North Dakota IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $193 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,777 students)
Indiana State vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or MSU?
- Indiana State University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at Indiana State than Minot State University ($20,880.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Indiana State ($12,360 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 58.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,180 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Minot State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 94.9% larger than aid received Minot State University ($10,802 vs. $5,542)
Indiana State vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 89 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or MSU? 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 MSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Minot State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,400)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $4,995 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($18,725 vs. $23,720)
- MSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/