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Overview |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 646 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 South Bend | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Brescia University | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 646 students)
IU South Bend vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 271.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Brescia University than Indiana University South Bend ($27,000.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Brescia University ($8,785 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 14.7% lower than costs at Brescia University ($9,190 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Brescia University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 209.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($24,180 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Brescia University (1003) is 48 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Brescia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
IU South Bend vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Brescia 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 Brescia University and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Brescia University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (32% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $5,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $4,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $29,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More Brescia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/