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Overview |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $155 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 53.8% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at UWT than Indiana University South Bend ($39,687.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than UWT ($8,785 vs. $10,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 54.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,190 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 65.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($12,961 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 11 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or UWT? 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 UWT and IU South Bend.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $28,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,100)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $9,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,530)
- UWT graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/