Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) vs CSI-CUNY

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) and College of Staten Island CUNY (CSI) are two distinct institutions of higher learning with unique characteristics. IUPUI, located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while CSI, situated on Staten Island, New York, offers a more intimate learning environment and a focus on undergraduate education. With acceptance rates of 79% and 48%, respectively, IUPUI is generally more accessible, while CSI's smaller size may appeal to students seeking a close-knit community. Both universities offer popular majors such as business, nursing, and psychology, but IUPUI's larger size allows for a broader selection of programs. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	College of Staten Island CUNY	Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Overview
Location	Staten Island, New York	Indianapolis, Indiana
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	69.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	99.2%	83.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		33.0%
Students submitting ACT score		10.0%
Total number of applicants	11,794	15,194
Total number of admissions given out	11,695	12,704
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,603	3,496
Yield rate	22.3%	27.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,805 Out of state: $39,755	In state: $25,758 Out of state: $47,815
Average net price	$6,818	$11,550
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	In state: $8,883 Out of state: $30,940
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $15,640 Meal plan: $3,950	$10,588
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,933	82.0% Average amount $10,926
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $4,740	31.0% Average amount $4,615
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,922	6.0% Average amount $10,565

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,743 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	19,197 Men 40.5% Women 59.5%
Graduate students	1,050 Men 26.4% Women 73.6%	8,493 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	7.3%
International students	2.3%	5.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	440	2,410
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Psychology Health Professions Education	Health Professions Business Public Administration and Social Service Engineering Legal Profession
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.9%	56.6%
Dropout rate	29.2%	20.0%
Transferred out	32.8%	20.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $109,286 Year 3: $117,824 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $97,852 Year 2: $94,579 Year 3: $97,105 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,632 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $78,941 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,040 Year 2: $59,948 Year 3: $71,841 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,127 Year 2: $61,888 Year 3: $69,110 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,618 Year 2: $66,104 Year 3: $67,407 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,020 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $60,138 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,396 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $57,179 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,139 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $56,980 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,578 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $56,689	Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $201,325 Year 2: $223,678 Year 3: $212,436 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $130,179 Year 2: $128,985 Year 3: $142,073 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $110,840 Year 2: $110,432 Year 3: $111,516 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $112,156 Year 2: $103,335 Year 3: $108,015 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,482 Year 2: $98,638 Year 3: $102,422 Public Administration (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $87,191 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $85,119 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,727 Year 3: $82,259 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,379 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,049 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,196 Year 2: $66,461 Year 3: $77,779 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,146 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $75,557

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