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Overview |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $245 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Indiana State?
- Goshen College is 287.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Goshen College than Indiana State University ($36,660.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Goshen College ($12,688 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 2.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,100 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 165.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($28,700 vs. $10,802)
Goshen College vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 149 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Goshen College vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Indiana State University (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Goshen College and Indiana State have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,400 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $3,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,101 vs. $23,720)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($207 vs. $245)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/