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Terre Haute, IN · West Lafayette, IN
| Indiana State University | Purdue University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,873/yr | $14,600/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $6,455/yr | $5,098/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,000 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,571/yr | $6,241/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,317/yr | $9,438/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,450/yr | $18,177/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,345/yr | $22,742/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $254/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,262/yr | $12,820/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,878/yr | $12,820/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,140/yr | $1,070/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,500/yr | $2,290/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,535/yr | $24,591/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,258/yr | $9,992/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,322/yr | $28,794/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 13% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 22% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 50% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1200–1480 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1364 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 27–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 26–35 · Math 26–34 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 13,601 | 73,083 |
| Students accepted | 12,445 | 36,763 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,568 | 9,381 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 73% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 23% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Not considered |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,387/yr | $72,424/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,998–$69,512 | $47,140–$103,038 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 79% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 71% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 34% | 77% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,047/yr | $60,838/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 33% | 73% |
| First-gen students who finish | 39% | 75% |
| Low-income students who finish | 35% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,622/yr | $66,951/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Health Professions 15% · Education 8% | Engineering 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Computer & Information Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Engineering — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $107,868/yr | Engineering, Other — $120,243/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 55% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,188 | 44,503 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,671 | 13,839 |
| Average professor pay | $8,104/mo | $14,473/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 96% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $39,723 | $81,834 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | West Lafayette, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1865 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Men | 44% | 59% |
| Women | 56% | 41% |
| White students | 66% | 54% |
| Black students | 17% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 15% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 5.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 2.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,403/yr | $20,511/yr |
| Endowment | $95.0M | $4.0B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,743 | 16,270 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,525/yr | $6,480/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,959/yr | $5,398/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 426 | 540 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.7M | $12.8M |
| Athletics budget | $21.1M | $135.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $21.1M | $150.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $365,848 | $2.9M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.