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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,447 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,416 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,416 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,903 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,037 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,886 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 7,193 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 820/1010 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 5,447 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or WKU?
- University of Indianapolis is 200.9% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($34,416.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at University of Indianapolis than Western Kentucky University ($34,416.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than University of Indianapolis ($12,054 vs. $19,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 31.8% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($12,043 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 166.2% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($29,037 vs. $10,906)
University of Indianapolis vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 17 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Indianapolis (72.8%)
University of Indianapolis vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or WKU? 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 WKU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Western Kentucky University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $6,700 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/