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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul Purdue EIU IU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Butler Bradley| Illinois State University | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $238 |
Diversity |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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 ISU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 20,683 students)
ISU vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or IUPUI?
- Illinois State University is 32% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at IUPUI than Illinois State University ($31,410.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than ISU ($11,462 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,602 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 5% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($12,201 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 76 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
ISU vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (71% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $400 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,600)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,090)
- ISU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($227 vs. $238)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/