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Overview |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $261 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 21,917 students)
IUPUI vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Memphis?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at IUPUI than University of Memphis ($31,410.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Memphis ($11,462 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 11.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,126 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 26.8% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($12,201 vs. $9,625)
IUPUI vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 15 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Memphis? 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 Memphis and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $6,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,250)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($238 vs. $261)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/