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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham DePaul ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 357 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $25,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $25,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $12,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $10,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $29,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 50% |
Admission |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (8,304 students vs. 357 students)
Indiana State vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($25,440.00 vs. $9,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at SHMS than Indiana State University ($25,440.00 vs. $21,454.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than Indiana State ($10,371 vs. $13,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,483 vs. $12,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (88% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart Major Seminary students is 154.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($29,095 vs. $11,442)
Indiana State vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Indiana State (91.5%)
Indiana State vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Indiana State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/