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Overview |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | MUW | ||
| 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,339 students)
Indiana State vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or MUW?
- Indiana State University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at Indiana State than Mississippi University for Women ($20,880.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than MUW ($12,688 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 38.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,212 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Indiana State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,802 vs. $9,887)
Indiana State vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 102 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming MUW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or MUW? 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 MUW and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Mississippi University for Women (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $8,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,720)
- MUW graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/