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Overview |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 72% |
Admission |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $156 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,128 students)
Indiana State vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or CSU Channel Islands?
- Indiana State University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Indiana State than California State University Channel Islands ($20,880.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than CSU Channel Islands ($12,688 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 43.6% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,350 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than California State University Channel Islands (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 14.8% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,802 vs. $9,412)
Indiana State vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Indiana State vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Indiana State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $5,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,400)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $8,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($15,183 vs. $23,720)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($156 vs. $245)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/