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Purdue IU Butler ISU Indiana State Northern Illinois BSU WMU Hanover College Marian University of Indianapolis CU Denver| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $29,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $29,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $10,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $15,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $26,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 2,534 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 34.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $299 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 638 students)
IUPUI vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 219.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($29,500.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at IUPUI than Brescia University ($32,509.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Brescia University ($11,592 vs. $15,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 19% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,935 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 131.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($26,558 vs. $11,473)
IUPUI vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 11 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
IUPUI vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Brescia 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 Brescia University and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at IUPUI is higher than Brescia University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $6,200 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,400)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $5,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $29,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($238 vs. $299)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/