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Overview |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 1,332 students)
IUPUI vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 287.2% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Stritch than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($34,744.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Stritch ($11,462 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 26.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($8,900 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 135% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($28,670 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 14 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Stritch? 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 Stritch and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $3,900 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/