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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or WMU?
- University of Indianapolis is 129% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at University of Indianapolis than Western Michigan University ($33,252.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than University of Indianapolis ($20,030 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,102 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 295.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($26,961 vs. $6,813)
University of Indianapolis vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is the same at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or WMU? 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 WMU and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Indianapolis (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,800)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/