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Overview |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $142 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,671 students)
Indiana State vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 66.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Indiana State than Ranken Technical College ($20,880.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Ranken Technical College ($12,688 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 39.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,150 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Ranken Technical College (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($11,268 vs. $10,802)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or Indiana State .
Indiana State vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Indiana State University (100% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,400)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $9,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($13,750 vs. $23,720)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($142 vs. $245)
- More Ranken Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/