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Overview |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 83% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $211 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 25,979 students)
IUPUI vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at IUPUI than Washington State University ($31,410.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Washington State ($11,462 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 10.2% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,252 vs. $12,396)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis as Washington State University (83% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 14.1% larger than aid received Washington State University ($12,201 vs. $10,689)
IUPUI vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 25 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Washington State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Washington 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 Washington State and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,600)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $2,661 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,429 vs. $23,090)
- Washington State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($211 vs. $238)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/