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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Purdue IU Cal State East Bay UC Davis| California State University Chico | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $238 |
Diversity |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 14,183 students)
CSU vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 56.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at IUPUI than California State University Chico ($31,410.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than CSU ($11,462 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 35.2% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($11,252 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than California State University Chico (83% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 33.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($12,201 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 11 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
CSU vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $3,800 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $48,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $6,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,090)
- CSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($175 vs. $238)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/