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Overview |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $273 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 610 students)
Indiana State vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 220% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Westminster College than Indiana State University ($30,248.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Westminster College ($12,688 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 3.6% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,350 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 104% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($22,039 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 174 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Indiana State vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Indiana State University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,437)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/