IU South Bend vs. The University of Findlay

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University South Bend in South Bend, IN with The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 4,631 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University South Bend is located in South Bend, IN (Midsize City setting); The University of Findlay is in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting).
• Indiana University South Bend is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University South Bend 15:1; The University of Findlay 12:1.

IU South Bend vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or The University of Findlay? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than The University of Findlay ($9,003 vs. $27,297).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 9.1% lower than at The University of Findlay ($10,184 vs. $11,200).
• The University of Findlay is 388.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than IU South Bend (about $32,740 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $8,424.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 80.5% higher at The University of Findlay than at Indiana University South Bend (about $18,353 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $22,811.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Findlay than at Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 226% larger than aid received by Indiana University South Bend students ($27,292 vs. $8,371).

IU South Bend vs. The University of Findlay Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or The University of Findlay? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between The University of Findlay and IU South Bend.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Findlay (1110) is 40 points higher than at IU South Bend (1070).
• Incoming IU South Bend students have the same typical ACT composite (median estimate; 22) as students at The University of Findlay (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Indiana University South Bend 950/1190; The University of Findlay 1010/1213.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Indiana University South Bend 21/23; The University of Findlay 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU South Bend - Test optional; The University of Findlay - Test-free.
• Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at IU South Bend (3.24).
• IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than The University of Findlay (83.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 39% at IU South Bend vs. 17% at The University of Findlay.

IU South Bend vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU South Bend and The University of Findlay? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Findlay's six-year graduation rate (55%) is higher than Indiana University South Bend's (22%).
• Graduates from The University of Findlay earn a median of about $9,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,500 vs. $37,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University South Bend graduates have a $470 lower median loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates ($24,530 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, IU South Bend graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than The University of Findlay graduates ($253 vs. $258).
• More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.