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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or PennWest California?
- University of Indianapolis is 330.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.3% higher at University of Indianapolis than PennWest California ($33,252.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,416 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($26,961 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 108 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at PennWest California (3.31)
University of Indianapolis vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than University of Indianapolis (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $1,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/