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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Saint Xavier University Earlham ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 972 students)
Indiana State vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or SJC?
- Saint Josephs College is 213.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at SJC than Indiana State University ($29,650.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than SJC ($12,688 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 19.7% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,480 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 102.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($21,898 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Saint Josephs College (985) is 75 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming SJC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than SJC (76.8%)
Indiana State vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or SJC? 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 SJC and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Indiana State University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/