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Purdue IU Butler ISU Indiana State Northern Illinois BSU WMU Hanover College Marian University of Indianapolis CU Denver| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $211 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 3,039 students)
IUPUI vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or IU East?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 23.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at IUPUI than Indiana University East ($31,410.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than IUPUI ($8,837 vs. $11,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 19.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($9,412 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 55% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($12,201 vs. $7,874)
IUPUI vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 53 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IUPUI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IUPUI vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or IU East? 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 IU East and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at IUPUI is higher than Indiana University East (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $15,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,090)
- IU East graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($211 vs. $238)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/