UE vs. IUPUI

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with Indiana University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Indiana University Indianapolis is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (22,534 students vs. 2,114 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); Indiana University Indianapolis is in Indianapolis, IN (Large City setting).
• University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Indiana University Indianapolis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Evansville 10:1; Indiana University Indianapolis 13:1.

UE vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE or IUPUI? 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 UE ($12,228 vs. $18,773).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Indianapolis are 11.3% lower than at University of Evansville ($13,308 vs. $15,000).
• University of Evansville is 310.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than IUPUI (about $33,410 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $10,762.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 26.6% higher at UE than at Indiana University Indianapolis (about $9,281 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $34,891.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville than at Indiana University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 252.7% larger than aid received by Indiana University Indianapolis students ($39,167 vs. $11,104).

UE vs. IUPUI Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE or IUPUI? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between IUPUI and UE.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Evansville (1170) is 30 points higher than at IUPUI (1140).
• Incoming IUPUI students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 1045/1300; Indiana University Indianapolis 1030/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 21/28; Indiana University Indianapolis 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; IUPUI - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: IUPUI May 15, 2027.
• Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at IUPUI (3.52).
• UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than IUPUI (76.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 24.6% at IUPUI.

UE vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE and IUPUI? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Evansville's six-year graduation rate (62%) is higher than Indiana University Indianapolis's (33%).
• Graduates from Indiana University Indianapolis earn a median of about $2,600 more per year than UE graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,600 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University Indianapolis graduates have a $3,910 lower median loan debt than UE graduates ($23,090 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, IUPUI graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UE graduates ($238 vs. $279).
• More UE 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.