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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Wesley College Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham Wooster ISU| Indiana State University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,410 students)
Indiana State vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 421.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at OWU than Indiana State University ($49,262.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than OWU ($12,688 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($11,350 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 240.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($36,757 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than OWU (52.2%)
Indiana State vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or OWU? 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 OWU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Indiana State University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/