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Overview |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $317 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,320 students)
Indiana State vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Southern University and A & M College?
- Indiana State University is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.4% higher at Indiana State than Southern University and A & M College ($20,880.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,688 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 21.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,366 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Southern University and A & M College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 43.8% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,802 vs. $7,514)
Indiana State vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 1 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Indiana State students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Indiana State vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,000)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $7,030 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $30,750)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($245 vs. $317)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/