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North Carolina Central University NCAT IU South Bend Fayetteville State University IU BSU UNCG IUPUI EIU ECSU Wake Forest Purdue| Indiana State University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $265 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 5,004 students)
Indiana State vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or WSSU?
- Indiana State University is 177.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Indiana State than Winston Salem State University ($20,880.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than WSSU ($12,688 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,220 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Winston Salem State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,802 vs. $8,350)
Indiana State vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 40 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Indiana State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Indiana State vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Winston Salem State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,700)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,663)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($245 vs. $265)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/