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Overview |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 5,018 students)
ISU vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 180.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at University of Indianapolis than Illinois State University ($33,252.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than University of Indianapolis ($20,551 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,602 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 132% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($26,961 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 60 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
ISU vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Indianapolis (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,800)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/