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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 | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 590 students)
IUPUI vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 174% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at IUPUI than Stephens College ($31,410.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Stephens College ($11,462 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 2.1% lower than costs at Stephens College ($11,252 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($15,518 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 22 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
IUPUI vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $11,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,400)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/