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Overview |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $204 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Tarleton?
- Indiana University South Bend is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at IU South Bend than Tarleton State University ($20,634.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Tarleton ($8,785 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 12.4% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,190 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,463 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 4 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Indiana University South Bend (39% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $37,100)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $4,780 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,530)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More Tarleton 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/