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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or BGSU?
- University of Indianapolis is 195% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at University of Indianapolis than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($33,252.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than University of Indianapolis ($20,485 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Indianapolis are 6.4% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,828 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 203% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($26,961 vs. $8,898)
University of Indianapolis vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 18 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or BGSU? 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 BGSU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Indianapolis (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $200 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/