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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham UW-Stout ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,710 students)
Indiana State vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or UW-Superior?
- Indiana State University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Indiana State than University of Wisconsin Superior ($20,880.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than UW-Superior ($12,688 vs. $12,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 61.8% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,013 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University as University of Wisconsin Superior (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 192.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($10,802 vs. $3,691)
Indiana State vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 80 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Indiana State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $720 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,720)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/