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Overview |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Taylor University | ||
| 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
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,221 students)
IU South Bend vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 411.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Taylor University than Indiana University South Bend ($37,176.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Taylor University ($8,785 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 20.3% lower than costs at Taylor University ($9,190 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 198% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($23,303 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 236 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
IU South Bend vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Taylor 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 Taylor University and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (80% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $4,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $37,100)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,530)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/