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Overview |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $203 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or TAMUK?
- Indiana University South Bend is 45.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at IU South Bend than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($21,356.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than TAMUK ($8,090 vs. $10,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 3.6% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($10,823 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Indiana University South Bend (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 43.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($11,699 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 18 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than Indiana University South Bend (33% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $9,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,100)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $4,894 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,530)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($203 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/