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IU South Bend NSU Morgan State IU BSU Bowie State University IUPUI RU EIU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University| Indiana State University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $305 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,648 students)
Indiana State vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or VSU?
- Indiana State University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Indiana State than Virginia State University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than VSU ($12,688 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,350 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($11,498 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 53 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than VSU (89.7%)
Indiana State vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or VSU? 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 VSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Virginia State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,700)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $5,780 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $29,500)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $305)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/