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WSSU IU South Bend UNCG Howard IU CAU BSU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M IUPUI EIU Morgan State| Indiana State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or NCAT?
- Indiana State University is 167% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Indiana State than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,880.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Indiana State ($9,189 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 23.7% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,179 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than North Carolina A & T State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,802 vs. $10,082)
Indiana State vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is the same at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Indiana State students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Indiana State vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,100)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $5,280 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,720 vs. $29,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/