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Overview |
IU | UO | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 86% |
Admission |
IU | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IU | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $218 |
Diversity |
IU | UO | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 56% | ||
Campus |
IU | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 23,163 students)
IU vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UO?
- University of Oregon is 25% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at UO than Indiana University Bloomington ($39,158.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than UO ($16,234 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,228 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than Indiana University Bloomington (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($10,336 vs. $9,767)
IU vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 80 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or UO? 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 UO and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Oregon (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $7,200 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,101 vs. $22,500)
- UO graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/