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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 2,396 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or SAU?
- University of Indianapolis is 7.2% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at University of Indianapolis than Spring Arbor University ($33,252.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than SAU ($22,283 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 11% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,652 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 30.4% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,961 vs. $20,677)
University of Indianapolis vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 43 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
University of Indianapolis vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or SAU? 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 SAU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than University of Indianapolis (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $1,200 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/