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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor Purdue SHSU IU SFASU Butler| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 77% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $219 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 25,979 students)
IUPUI vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Texas State?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at IUPUI than Texas State University ($31,410.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Texas State ($11,462 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 1.8% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,252 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Texas State University (83% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 3.5% larger than aid received Texas State University ($12,201 vs. $11,791)
IUPUI vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 24 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Texas State? 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 Texas State and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $600 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,600)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $1,840 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,090)
- Texas State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($219 vs. $238)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/