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IU South Bend IU BSU Boise State Idaho IUPUI EIU BYU-I Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham| Idaho State University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 8,658 students)
ISU vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at ISU than Indiana State University ($23,906.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Indiana State ($12,425 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 48.8% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,626 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($10,802 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
ISU vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Idaho State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,400)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $770 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,950 vs. $23,720)
- ISU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/