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Overview |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,221 students)
Indiana State vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 293.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Taylor University than Indiana State University ($37,176.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Taylor University ($12,688 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 2.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,058 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 115.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($23,303 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 281 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Indiana State vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Indiana State University (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $900 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/