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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Missouri Southern Earlham ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $225 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,023 students)
Indiana State vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or MWSU?
- Indiana State University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Indiana State than Missouri Western State University ($20,880.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Indiana State ($11,917 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,200 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($10,802 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Indiana State vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Missouri Western State University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $1,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,720)
- MWSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($225 vs. $245)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/