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Overview |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $275 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 17,000 students)
IUPUI vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at IUPUI than Western Michigan University ($31,410.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than WMU ($11,462 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 1.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($11,102 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 79.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($12,201 vs. $6,813)
IUPUI vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 16 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or WMU? 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 WMU and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $300 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,543 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,090 vs. $26,633)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($238 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/