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Overview |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $193 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 2,777 students)
IU Southeast vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or MSU?
- Indiana University Southeast is 1.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at IU Southeast than Minot State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than MSU ($8,264 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 53.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($7,180 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Indiana University Southeast (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Southeast students is 31% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,262 vs. $5,542)
IU Southeast vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 44 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
IU Southeast vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast or MSU? 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 MSU and IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,300)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,536 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Southeast graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,261)
- MSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than IU Southeast graduates. ($193 vs. $209)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/