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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $221 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,508 students)
Indiana State vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or WWU?
- William Woods University is 180.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at WWU than Indiana State University ($26,500.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than WWU ($12,688 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 8.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,450 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Indiana State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 89.1% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($20,431 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 125 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming WWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than WWU (61.5%)
Indiana State vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or WWU? 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 WWU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Indiana State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $2,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($21,437 vs. $23,720)
- WWU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($221 vs. $245)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/