- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a public school while University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a private school.
- IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, IN and UDM is located in Detroit, MI.
- IUPUI has more expensive tuition of $33,717 than UDM ($32,300).
- UDM has tighter acceptance rate of 64.71% than IUPUI (79.65%).
- IUPUI has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than UDM (1,080).
- IUPUI is larger with 25,979 students than UDM (5,360 students).
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis View More Rivals | University of Detroit Mercy View More Rivals | |
| #126 in National Universities #9 in Indiana | Rankings | #18 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Indianapolis, IN | Location | Detroit, MI |
IUPUI| Known as | UDM | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,449 Indiana residents $33,717 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $32,300 |
| $10,856 Indiana residents $27,992 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,250 |
| $11,422 | Financial Aid | $19,545 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 79.65% | Acceptance Rate | 64.71% |
| 46.33% | Yield | 19.76% |
| 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 25,979 | Total Students | 5,360 |
| 17,727 | Undergraduate | 3,156 |
| 8,252 | Graduate | 2,204 |
| 3,059 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $50,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 965) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 2,636 Full-time 1,262 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 315 Full-time 337 Part-time |
| 8,075 Full-time 1,420 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 859 Full-time 361 Part-time |
| $78,101 for Faculties $58,291 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,968 for Faculties $63,241 Part-time |