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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
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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 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $230 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 394 students)
Indiana State vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 113.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Indiana State than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($20,880.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than FWBBC ($12,688 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 38.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,170 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($13,736 vs. $10,802)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is the same as at Free Will Baptist Bible College (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,270 vs. $23,720)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/