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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Purdue IU Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte Butler University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory| Georgia State University | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $238 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 25,979 students)
Georgia State vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at IUPUI than Georgia State University ($31,410.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Georgia State ($11,462 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 22.8% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,252 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 5.5% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($12,201 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 42 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $2,400 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,200)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $609 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,090 vs. $23,699)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($238 vs. $245)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/