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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 | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Spalding | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 1,532 students)
IUPUI vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 199.8% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at IUPUI than Spalding University ($31,410.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Spalding ($11,462 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 35.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($8,300 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($16,307 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 44 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming IUPUI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Spalding? 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 Spalding and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $3,300 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,300)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/