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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC Indiana State DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT| Illinois State University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $253 |
Diversity |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 4,326 students)
ISU vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or IU South Bend?
- Illinois State University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at ISU than Indiana University South Bend ($23,681.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than ISU ($8,785 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 15.4% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,190 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Indiana University South Bend (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($11,619 vs. $7,821)
ISU vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 135 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (71% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,100)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,530)
- ISU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/