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Overview |
Indiana State | Central | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Central | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Central?
- Indiana State University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Indiana State than University of Central Missouri ($20,880.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Central ($12,688 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 17% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,699 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 65.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,802 vs. $6,517)
Indiana State vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 100 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Central (71.3%)
Indiana State vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Central? 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 Central and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Indiana State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $1,100 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,400)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,720)
- Central graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/