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Overview |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $200 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 5,324 students)
Indiana State vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or ESU ?
- Indiana State University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Indiana State than Emporia State University ($20,880.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than ESU ($12,688 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 21.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,308 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Emporia State University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 102.1% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,802 vs. $5,345)
Indiana State vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 120 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming ESU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or ESU ? 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 ESU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Indiana State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($19,419 vs. $23,720)
- ESU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($200 vs. $245)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/