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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Indiana State Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly| California State University Chico | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $11,216 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $8,152 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 76% |
Admission |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 2,777 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 2,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 4,446 students)
CSU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 30.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at IU South Bend than California State University Chico ($21,356.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than CSU ($8,090 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 42.8% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,216 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than California State University Chico (76% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 26.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,331 vs. $8,152)
CSU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 48 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than IU South Bend (86%)
CSU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $15,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $37,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $7,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,530)
- CSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($175 vs. $253)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/