IUPUI vs. W&J

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN with Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Indiana University Indianapolis is larger than W&J based on total student enrollment (22,534 students vs. 1,309 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN (Large City setting); Washington & Jefferson College is in Washington, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• Indiana University Indianapolis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Washington & Jefferson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Indianapolis 13:1; Washington & Jefferson College 11:1.

IUPUI vs. W&J Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or W&J? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Indianapolis than W&J ($12,228 vs. $22,702).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Indianapolis are 9.5% lower than at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,308 vs. $14,710).
• Washington & Jefferson College is 173.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than IUPUI (about $18,630 more per year; $29,392.00 vs. $10,762.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 18.7% higher at IUPUI than at Washington & Jefferson College (about $5,499 more per year; $34,891.00 vs. $29,392.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than at Indiana University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 81.5% larger than aid received by Indiana University Indianapolis students ($20,152 vs. $11,104).

IUPUI vs. W&J Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or W&J? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between W&J and IUPUI.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Indiana University Indianapolis (1140) is 10 points higher than at W&J (1130).
• Incoming IUPUI students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 23 at W&J).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Indianapolis 1030/1240; Washington & Jefferson College 1010/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Indianapolis 21/29; Washington & Jefferson College 19/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IUPUI - Test optional; W&J - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: IUPUI May 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman W&J students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IUPUI (3.52).
• W&J has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than IUPUI (76.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.6% at IUPUI vs. 12.6% at W&J.

IUPUI vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IUPUI and W&J? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Washington & Jefferson College's six-year graduation rate (74%) is higher than Indiana University Indianapolis's (33%).
• Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn a median of about $8,300 more per year than IUPUI graduates about ten years after starting college ($56,900 vs. $48,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University Indianapolis graduates have a $3,910 lower median loan debt than W&J graduates ($23,090 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, IUPUI graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than W&J graduates ($238 vs. $279).
• More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.