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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU UNK Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU K-State| Indiana State University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $207 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | WSC | ||
| 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,773 students)
Indiana State vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or WSC?
- Indiana State University is 65.8% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.3% higher at Indiana State than Wayne State College ($20,880.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than WSC ($12,688 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 28% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,870 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University as Wayne State College (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($10,802 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or WSC? 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 WSC and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Indiana State University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $3,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,050 vs. $23,720)
- WSC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($207 vs. $245)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/