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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Bismarck State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $4,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 70% |
Admission |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $114 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | BSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,771 students)
Indiana State vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or BSC?
- Indiana State University is 126.8% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234% higher at Indiana State than Bismarck State College ($20,880.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than Indiana State ($11,309 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 45% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,830 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Bismarck State College (96% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 154.8% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($10,802 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or Indiana State .
Indiana State vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or BSC? 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 BSC and Indiana State.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,400)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $12,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($11,041 vs. $23,720)
- BSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($114 vs. $245)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/