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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| 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 | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Indiana State | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Wilmington 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,046 students)
Indiana State vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 200.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($28,415.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Wilmington College than Indiana State University ($28,415.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Wilmington College ($12,688 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 5.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,800 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($16,326 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is 56 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Wilmington College (88.1%)
Indiana State vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Indiana State University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $400 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,000)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/