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Overview |
IU | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
IU | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1090/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IU | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IU | Taylor University | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 2,221 students)
IU vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 271.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at IU than Taylor University ($37,685.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Taylor University ($16,234 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 10.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,058 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Indiana University Bloomington (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 125.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($23,303 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 8 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming IU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
IU vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and IU.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $14,900 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $41,300)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- IU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/