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Overview |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 1,366 students)
IUPUI vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 204.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at IUPUI than Waynesburg University ($31,410.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Waynesburg College ($11,462 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 7.7% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,252 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($17,464 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 5 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
IUPUI vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $300 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/