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IU South Bend WVU IU Fairmont State BSU IUPUI EIU Marshall University Morgan State Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo| Indiana State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,785 students)
Indiana State vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or WVSU?
- Indiana State University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Indiana State than West Virginia State University ($20,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Indiana State ($11,684 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 7.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,350 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($10,802 vs. $9,482)
Indiana State vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 17 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) 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 WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than West Virginia State University (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,720)
- WVSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/