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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 813 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or KWC?
- University of Indianapolis is 10.7% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at University of Indianapolis than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,252.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Indianapolis ($20,735 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,175 vs. $11,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 34.6% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($26,961 vs. $20,036)
University of Indianapolis vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 18 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KWC (3.3)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
University of Indianapolis vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or KWC? 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 KWC and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $5,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More KWC 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/