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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Pensacola State College | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 96% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $245 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Pensacola State based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,981 students)
Pensacola State vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 400.6% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.5% higher at Indiana State than Pensacola State College ($20,880.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Indiana State ($3,305 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pensacola State College are 19.7% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,486 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Pensacola State College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 90.7% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($10,802 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Pensacola State.
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $20,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($3,500 vs. $23,720)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $209 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($36 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/