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Overview |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $205 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 59% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at UC Merced than Indiana University South Bend ($41,636.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than UC Merced ($8,785 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 110.4% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,190 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than University of California Merced (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 230.8% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($25,868 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 70 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Indiana University South Bend (58% vs. 22%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $4,631 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($19,899 vs. $24,530)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($205 vs. $253)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/