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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan ETSU| Indiana State University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Tusculum College | ||
| 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,303 students)
Indiana State vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 181% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Tusculum College than Indiana State University ($26,558.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Tusculum College ($12,688 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 13% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,042 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 109.5% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($22,630 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Tusculum College (960) is 50 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Indiana State vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Tusculum College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/