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Overview |
Goshen College | IU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Goshen College | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $232 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | IU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Goshen College | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | IU | ||
| 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 University Bloomington is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or IU?
- Goshen College is 266.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at IU than Goshen College ($37,685.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Goshen College ($16,234 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 10.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,100 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 177.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($28,700 vs. $10,336)
Goshen College vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 140 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming IU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than IU (82.4%)
Goshen College vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or IU? 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 and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $15,800 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $2,399 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $22,500)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($207 vs. $232)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/