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Overview |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 15,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $130 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 15,033 students)
IUPUI vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Southern Utah University?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($9,241.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at IUPUI than Southern Utah University ($32,509.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Southern Utah University ($11,592 vs. $12,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 47.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($8,824 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 27.6% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($11,473 vs. $8,992)
IUPUI vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 64 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Southern Utah University (80.5%)
IUPUI vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Southern Utah University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $5,300 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $10,515 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($12,575 vs. $23,090)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($130 vs. $238)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/