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Overview |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | OC Comets | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 919 students)
Indiana State vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 235% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at OC Comets than Indiana State University ($31,664.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than OC Comets ($12,688 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,242 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 116.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($23,361 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 21 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
Indiana State vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Indiana State University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,300)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets 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/