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IU South Bend IU UWM BSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater IUPUI EIU UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville Purdue| Indiana State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $245 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or UWO?
- Indiana State University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Indiana State than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($20,880.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than UWO ($12,688 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 27.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,894 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 142.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($10,802 vs. $4,450)
Indiana State vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 120 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming UWO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UWO (88.5%)
Indiana State vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or UWO? 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 UWO and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Indiana State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $3,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $28 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($23,720 vs. $23,748)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Indiana State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($245 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/