Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Indiana State GVSU IU Southeast Notre Dame College IU IU Kokomo Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet IPFW Kalamazoo College| Indiana University South Bend | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $37,720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,295 students)
IU South Bend vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 403.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at AQ than Indiana University South Bend ($37,720.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than AQ ($8,090 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 2% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($10,994 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 256.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($29,042 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 135 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than AQ (71.1%)
IU South Bend vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or AQ? 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 AQ and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Indiana University South Bend (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $2,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/