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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University KU IU Kokomo Fort Hays State University ESU Earlham| Indiana State University | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $174 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 5,460 students)
Indiana State vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Washburn University?
- Indiana State University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Indiana State than Washburn University ($20,880.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Indiana State ($12,473 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 13% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,040 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Washburn University ($10,802 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Washburn University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,400)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $6,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($16,900 vs. $23,720)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($174 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/