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Overview |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 79% |
Admission |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $211 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | WSU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 16,216 students)
IUPUI vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or WSU?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 31% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at IUPUI than Wichita State University ($31,410.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than WSU ($11,462 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 12.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,252 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Wichita State University (83% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 71.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($12,201 vs. $7,110)
IUPUI vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 75 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or WSU? 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 WSU and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $4,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,090)
- WSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($211 vs. $238)
- More WSU 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/