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UW-La Crosse IU South Bend UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater IU UWM BSU University of Wisconsin-River Falls IUPUI Wisconsin EIU UWO| Indiana State University | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or UW-Eau Claire?
- Indiana State University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Indiana State than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($20,880.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than UW-Eau Claire ($12,688 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 25.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,014 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 154.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,802 vs. $4,251)
Indiana State vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 200 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
Indiana State vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Indiana State University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $7,500 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,400)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,720)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/