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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 890/1050 | ||
| 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 | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | UIU | ||
| 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 3,072 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or UIU?
- University of Indianapolis is 2% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at University of Indianapolis than Upper Iowa University ($33,252.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than UIU ($22,283 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($9,644 vs. $11,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 4.5% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($26,961 vs. $25,788)
University of Indianapolis vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 100 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than UIU (54.2%)
University of Indianapolis vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or UIU? 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 UIU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Upper Iowa University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $1,700 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU 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/