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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $183 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 253 students)
Indiana State vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Hiwassee College?
- Hiwassee College is 95.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Indiana State than Hiwassee College ($20,880.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 42.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,987 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Hiwassee College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($10,802 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Hiwassee College (947) is 37 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Hiwassee College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
Indiana State vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and Indiana State.
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $5,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,720)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee 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/