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Purdue Iowa Michigan State Miami Kentucky Wisconsin Butler UC Illinois UofSC Tennessee CU Boulder| Indiana University Bloomington | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU | CBU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
IU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IU | CBU | ||
| 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 University Bloomington is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 2,043 students)
IU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 261.7% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at IU than Christian Brothers University ($39,004.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than CBU ($16,282 vs. $17,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 24.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,731 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 195% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($29,076 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 94 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming IU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than IU (80.4%)
IU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or CBU? 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 CBU and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Christian Brothers University (72% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $5,600 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,600)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/