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IU South Bend IU BSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater IUPUI EIU UW-Stout UWM UW-Green Bay Purdue Western Illinois University UW-La Crosse| Indiana State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $251 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,964 students)
Indiana State vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or UWSP?
- Indiana State University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Indiana State than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($20,880.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than UWSP ($12,688 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 41.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,000 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 159.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($10,802 vs. $4,169)
Indiana State vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 140 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Indiana State vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Indiana State University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $1,300 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $640 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,360)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($245 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/