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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 1,481 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or West Virginia University Tech?
- University of Indianapolis is 323.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at University of Indianapolis than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($33,252.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than University of Indianapolis ($9,529 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,676 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 205.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($26,961 vs. $8,830)
University of Indianapolis vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 48 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
University of Indianapolis vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,800)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/