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IU South Bend VSU Old Dominion Hampton University IU BSU Bowie State University IUPUI EIU ECSU Delaware State University Purdue| Indiana State University | Norfolk State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $320 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 5,783 students)
Indiana State vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or NSU?
- Indiana State University is 64.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Indiana State than Norfolk State University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than NSU ($12,688 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,844 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Norfolk State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($12,164 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 102 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than NSU (89.5%)
Indiana State vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or NSU? 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 NSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Norfolk State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,700)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $7,280 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $31,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/