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Overview |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 47% |
Admission |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $211 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 21,253 students)
IUPUI vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or ASU?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 117.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,241.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at IUPUI than Appalachian State University ($32,509.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than ASU ($11,592 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($12,258 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Appalachian State University (82% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 49.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,473 vs. $7,677)
IUPUI vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 143 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
IUPUI vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or ASU? 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 ASU and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $7,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,090)
- ASU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($211 vs. $238)
- More ASU 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/