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Overview |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $107 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Brooklyn College?
- Indiana University South Bend is 5% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at IU South Bend than CUNY Brooklyn College ($20,634.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than IU South Bend ($5,972 vs. $8,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 95% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($9,190 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,411 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 160 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
IU South Bend vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $10,800 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,100)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,148 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,530)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($107 vs. $253)
- More Brooklyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/