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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,447 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,416 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,416 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,903 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,037 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,886 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 7,193 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 5,447 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Kent State?
- University of Indianapolis is 171.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($34,416.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at University of Indianapolis than Kent State University at Kent ($34,416.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than Kent State ($19,903 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($13,040 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 193.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($29,037 vs. $9,888)
University of Indianapolis vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 37 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than University of Indianapolis (72.8%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or Kent State? 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 Kent State and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/