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Indiana State CofC USC Aiken Lander University IU Southeast Francis Marion University UofSC Notre Dame College University of South Carolina-Upstate IU Coastal Carolina IU Kokomo| Indiana University South Bend | University of South Carolina Beaufort | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,124 students)
IU South Bend vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 42.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at USC Beaufort than Indiana University South Bend ($21,390.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than USC Beaufort ($8,785 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 5.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,722 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 8.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,452 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 28 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
IU South Bend vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at IU South Bend is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (22% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $400 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $56 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,474 vs. $24,530)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort and IU South Bend graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/