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Overview |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $240 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,785 students)
IU South Bend vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at IU South Bend than West Virginia State University ($20,634.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than WVSU ($8,785 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 32.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,190 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,482 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 28 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or WVSU? 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 WVSU and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (25% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $4,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,530)
- WVSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/