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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | BC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | BC | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $54 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | BC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,044 students)
Indiana State vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or BC?
- Indiana State University is 259.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.9% higher at Indiana State than Brazosport College ($20,880.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Indiana State ($4,718 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 30.5% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,700 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 168.8% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($10,802 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Indiana State .
Indiana State vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or BC? 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 BC and Indiana State.
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $18,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($5,250 vs. $23,720)
- BC graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($54 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/