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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,447 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,416 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,416 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,903 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,037 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,886 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 7,193 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (5,447 students vs. 2,758 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or University of Charleston?
- University of Indianapolis is 6.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,416.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at University of Indianapolis than University of Charleston ($34,416.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than University of Charleston ($19,903 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 42.3% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,162 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($29,037 vs. $23,439)
University of Indianapolis vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 36 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
University of Indianapolis vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than University of Charleston (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,800)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/