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Overview |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $206 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 25,979 students)
IUPUI vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or UNT?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 8.2% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at IUPUI than University of North Texas ($31,410.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than UNT ($11,462 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 8.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,412 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 33.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($12,201 vs. $9,159)
IUPUI vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 79 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UNT (3.46)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UNT (79.1%)
IUPUI vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or UNT? 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 UNT and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $1,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $3,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,090)
- UNT graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($206 vs. $238)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/