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CofC PC Coastal Carolina IUPUI GWU Clemson Hanover College Purdue AU North Greenville University UofSC BSU| University of Indianapolis | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 3,418 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or CSU?
- University of Indianapolis is 12.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at University of Indianapolis than Charleston Southern University ($33,252.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than University of Indianapolis ($17,536 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,250 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 2.1% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($26,961 vs. $26,417)
University of Indianapolis vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is the same at CSU (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or CSU? 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 CSU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Charleston Southern University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $4,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and University of Indianapolis graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and University of Indianapolis graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/