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Indiana State IU Southeast South Dakota State University Notre Dame College USD IU IU Kokomo Northwest Pitt State Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet IPFW| Indiana University South Bend | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $252 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,344 students)
IU South Bend vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or NSU?
- Northern State University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at IU South Bend than Northern State University ($20,634.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than NSU ($8,785 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($9,150 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Northern State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 36.9% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,821 vs. $5,715)
IU South Bend vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 69 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than NSU (78.1%)
IU South Bend vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or NSU? 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 NSU and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (42% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Northern State University earn on average $300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $37,100)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $131 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,399 vs. $24,530)
- NSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($252 vs. $253)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/