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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,447 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,416 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,416 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,903 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,037 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,886 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 7,193 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 5,447 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Indianapolis is 353.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,416.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at University of Indianapolis than Purdue University Northwest ($34,416.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than University of Indianapolis ($9,637 vs. $19,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 74.5% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($9,097 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 352.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($29,037 vs. $6,420)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or University of Indianapolis .
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and University of Indianapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/