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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham Albion College ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,396 students)
Indiana State vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 228.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at SAU than Indiana State University ($31,020.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than SAU ($12,688 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 6.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,652 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($20,677 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 163 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming SAU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman SAU 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 SAU (47.3%)
Indiana State vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or SAU? 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 SAU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Indiana State University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $323 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,043)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/