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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky IU South Bend Louisville UTC IU BSU IUPUI EIU NKU University of Southern Indiana| Indiana State University | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,304 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,712 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,454 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,483 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,321 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,442 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,601 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 12,445 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $250 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 8,304 students)
Indiana State vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $9,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at WKU than Indiana State University ($27,000.00 vs. $21,454.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Indiana State ($12,054 vs. $13,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($11,483 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Indiana State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($11,442 vs. $10,906)
Indiana State vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 137 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming WKU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Indiana State (91.5%)
Indiana State vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or WKU? 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 WKU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Indiana State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $530 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $24,250)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($245 vs. $250)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/