Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $9,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $287 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Rust College | ||
| 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 755 students)
Indiana State vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Rust College?
- Rust College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Indiana State than Rust College ($20,880.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Indiana State ($8,151 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 118.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($5,200 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Rust College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Rust College ($10,802 vs. $8,549)
Indiana State vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 130 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Indiana State vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Rust College? 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 Rust College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Rust College (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $25,100)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,837)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($245 vs. $287)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/