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Overview |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $214 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Fort Hays State University?
- Indiana University South Bend is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at IU South Bend than Fort Hays State University ($20,634.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Fort Hays State University ($8,785 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,481 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Fort Hays State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 45.2% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($7,821 vs. $5,387)
IU South Bend vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or IU South Bend .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Fort Hays State University? 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 Fort Hays State University and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,100)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $3,812 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($20,718 vs. $24,530)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($214 vs. $253)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/