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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 | Muskingum University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,117 students)
IUPUI vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 233.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at IUPUI than Muskingum University ($31,410.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Muskingum ($11,462 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 11.1% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,252 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 97.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($24,048 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 30 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming IUPUI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $8,500 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/