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Overview |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 656 students)
Indiana State vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Wilberforce University?
- Wilberforce University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($12,020.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Indiana State than Wilberforce University ($20,880.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Wilberforce University ($12,688 vs. $14,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 62.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,000 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($10,802 vs. $9,380)
Indiana State vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 148 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Indiana State vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Wilberforce University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $2,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,720)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/