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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU WSC Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $219 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,041 students)
Indiana State vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or UNK?
- Indiana State University is 52% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Indiana State than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,880.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than UNK ($12,688 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,350 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 48.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,802 vs. $7,282)
Indiana State vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 139 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming UNK students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UNK (86%)
Indiana State vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or UNK? 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 UNK and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Indiana State University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $3,000 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,720)
- UNK graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($219 vs. $245)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/