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Overview |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $227 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 82% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 3,656 students)
IUPUI vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 241.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at IUPUI than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($31,410.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Franciscan ($11,462 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 19.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($9,390 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 37.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($16,779 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 151 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
IUPUI vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (70% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $8,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,090)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($227 vs. $238)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/