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Overview |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $250 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at WKU than Indiana University South Bend ($27,000.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than WKU ($8,785 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 20.5% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,190 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,260 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 92 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or WKU? 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 WKU and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (50% vs. 22%)
- Graduates of Indiana University South Bend and WKU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,100 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $280 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,530)
- WKU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/