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Overview |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
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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 | 3.59 | ||
| 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 |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $227 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,046 students)
Indiana State vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 157.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Columbia College than Indiana State University ($24,326.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Columbia College ($12,688 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 30.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,670 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Columbia College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($13,725 vs. $10,802)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Columbia College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $40,400)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,686 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,034 vs. $23,720)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/