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Overview |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,216 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $8,152 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 2,777 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 2,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 4,446 students)
Lewis University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or IU South Bend?
- Lewis University is 401.8% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($37,592.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Lewis University than Indiana University South Bend ($37,592.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Lewis University ($8,090 vs. $19,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 8.2% lower than costs at Lewis University ($11,216 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 226.4% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($26,606 vs. $8,152)
Lewis University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 96 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Lewis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $14,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $95 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $24,625)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($253 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/