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Indiana State IU Southeast Notre Dame College IU IU Kokomo Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet IPFW Goshen College Bethel College-Mishawaka St. Mary's College Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Indiana University South Bend | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,068 students)
IU South Bend vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or LRC?
- La Roche College is 330.8% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at LRC than Indiana University South Bend ($31,334.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than LRC ($8,785 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 40.2% lower than costs at La Roche College ($9,190 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than La Roche College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 167.8% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($20,948 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 16 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or LRC? 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 LRC and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Indiana University South Bend (51% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $7,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/