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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Purdue Calumet?
- University of Indianapolis is 392.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at University of Indianapolis than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($33,252.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than University of Indianapolis ($10,908 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 56.5% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($7,560 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 372.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($26,961 vs. $5,703)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 70 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $1,300 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/