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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Governors State University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $245 |
Diversity |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Indiana State than Governors State University ($20,880.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Indiana State ($9,833 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,000 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 11% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($11,987 vs. $10,802)
GSU vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 1 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming GSU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,720)
- GSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($178 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/