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Overview |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 970/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | 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
- Humboldt State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 4,326 students)
Humboldt State University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at IU South Bend than Humboldt State University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Humboldt State University ($8,785 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 36.5% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($9,190 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Humboldt State University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,262 vs. $7,821)
Humboldt State University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 35 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
Humboldt State University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,100)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,530)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/