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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $193 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,052 students)
Indiana State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 176.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Indiana State University ($26,100.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($12,688 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 32% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,600 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 107.8% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($22,442 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 109 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Indiana State vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Indiana State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,400)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,720)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/