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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Muskingum University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Muskingum | ||
| 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,117 students)
Indiana State vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 216.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Muskingum than Indiana State University ($29,900.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Muskingum ($12,688 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,350 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University as Muskingum University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 122.6% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($24,048 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 74 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Muskingum students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Indiana State vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Indiana State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $300 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,100)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/