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Overview |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 73.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at UM-Flint than Indiana University South Bend ($24,882.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than UM-Flint ($8,785 vs. $10,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($9,190 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 71.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($13,389 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 37 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
IU South Bend vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Indiana University South Bend (37% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $5,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/