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WSSU Indiana State UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| Indiana University South Bend | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| 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 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or NCAT?
- Indiana University South Bend is 105.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at IU South Bend than North Carolina A & T State University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than NCAT ($8,785 vs. $9,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($9,179 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,082 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 45 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
IU South Bend vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or NCAT? 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 NCAT and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Indiana University South Bend (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $4,470 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,530 vs. $29,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/