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Overview |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $312 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 1,136 students)
IU South Bend vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 254% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Lourdes University than Indiana University South Bend ($25,750.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Lourdes University ($8,785 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 30.6% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($9,190 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 130.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($18,038 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 28 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
IU South Bend vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Lourdes University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (28% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $2,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $5,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $30,250)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($253 vs. $312)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/