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Overview |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $166 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 19% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | RSU | ||
| 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,155 students)
Indiana State vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or RSU?
- Indiana State University is 108.4% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Indiana State than Rogers State University ($20,880.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than RSU ($12,688 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,725 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Rogers State University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 52% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($10,802 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 80 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or RSU? 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 RSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Rogers State University (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $7,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($16,150 vs. $23,720)
- RSU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($166 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/