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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or WCU?
- University of Indianapolis is 3,225.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 565% higher at University of Indianapolis than Western Carolina University ($33,252.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than University of Indianapolis ($13,022 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,173 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 495.7% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($26,961 vs. $4,526)
University of Indianapolis vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 2 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Western Carolina University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $4,700 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More WCU 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/