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Overview |
UE | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,400 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,400 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,661 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
UE | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,492 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 3,488 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UE | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
UE | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UE | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 2,109 students)
UE vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or IUPUI?
- University of Evansville is 348% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at UE than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($41,400.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than UE ($11,592 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($13,010 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 202.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($34,661 vs. $11,473)
UE vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 143 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UE (77.6%)
UE vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $2,600 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,000)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans 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/