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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU RMC Michigan| Indiana State University | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $180 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,057 students)
Indiana State vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or MSU Billings?
- Indiana State University is 104.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Indiana State than Montana State University Billings ($20,880.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Indiana State ($12,487 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 36% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,348 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 100.3% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($10,802 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
Indiana State vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Montana State University Billings (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,720)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($180 vs. $245)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/