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Overview |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or MSU?
- Indiana University South Bend is 23.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.6% higher at IU South Bend than Midwestern State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than MSU ($8,785 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 9.3% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,190 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 36.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,643 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 47 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or MSU? 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 MSU and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,100)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,231 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,299 vs. $24,530)
- MSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/