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IU South Bend UW-La Crosse Wisconsin IU University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire BSU IUPUI EIU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay| Indiana State University | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or UWM?
- Indiana State University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Indiana State than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($20,880.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than UWM ($12,688 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 4.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,896 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 81.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,802 vs. $5,963)
Indiana State vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 140 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming UWM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UWM (86.3%)
Indiana State vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or UWM? 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 UWM and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $5,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,238 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,958)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/