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Indiana State WSC IU Southeast UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Notre Dame College IU IU Kokomo Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet IPFW| Indiana University South Bend | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $219 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or UNK?
- Indiana University South Bend is 16.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at IU South Bend than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,634.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than UNK ($8,785 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,190 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 7.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,821 vs. $7,282)
IU South Bend vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 94 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at UNK (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UNK (86%)
IU South Bend vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or UNK? 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 UNK and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Indiana University South Bend (61% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $6,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,100)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,530)
- UNK graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/