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Indiana State USC Beaufort ASU Lander University IU Southeast LSUS Winthrop University Notre Dame College IU IU Kokomo UofSC Limestone University| Indiana University South Bend | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,840 students)
IU South Bend vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 42.9% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at USC Aiken than Indiana University South Bend ($20,856.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than USC Aiken ($8,785 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 9.7% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,376 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 26.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,891 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 21 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
IU South Bend vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Indiana University South Bend (41% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $2,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/