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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Purdue?
- University of Indianapolis is 242.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at University of Indianapolis than Purdue University Main Campus ($33,252.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Indianapolis ($12,576 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 17.9% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,030 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 201.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($26,961 vs. $8,950)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 201 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Purdue (52.7%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or Purdue? 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 Purdue and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than University of Indianapolis (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $17,400 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $43,800)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/