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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | South College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | South College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Indiana State | South 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) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $359 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | South College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than South College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,182 students)
Indiana State vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or South College?
- South College is 74% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Indiana State than South College ($20,880.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than South College ($12,688 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 60.2% lower than costs at South College ($11,350 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than South College (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($13,048 vs. $10,802)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or Indiana State .
Indiana State vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or South 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 South College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than South College (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $29,200)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $11,057 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $34,777)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($245 vs. $359)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/