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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University Southern New Hampshire University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan| Indiana State University | SUNY Empire State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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 | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or SUNY Empire State College?
- Indiana State University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Indiana State than SUNY Empire State College ($20,880.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Indiana State ($9,704 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 2.2% lower than costs at SUNY Empire State College ($11,350 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than SUNY Empire State College (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 15.6% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($10,802 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Indiana State .
Indiana State vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than SUNY Empire State College (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,400)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,720)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/