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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | CCS | ||
| 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
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 1,517 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 44.4% more expensive to attend than University of Indianapolis for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at CCS than University of Indianapolis ($48,030.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than CCS ($22,283 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 33.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($8,850 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 10.9% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($26,961 vs. $24,307)
University of Indianapolis vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 40 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CCS (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCS (3.19)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than CCS (49.2%)
University of Indianapolis vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or CCS? 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 CCS and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than University of Indianapolis (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,800)
- College for Creative Studies and University of Indianapolis graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- College for Creative Studies and University of Indianapolis graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/