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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or CMU?
- University of Indianapolis is 151.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at University of Indianapolis than Central Michigan University ($33,252.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than University of Indianapolis ($15,605 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,248 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 138.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,961 vs. $11,314)
University of Indianapolis vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 19 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or CMU? 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 CMU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than University of Indianapolis (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,800)
- Central Michigan University and University of Indianapolis graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central Michigan University and University of Indianapolis graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/