Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
With an 81.4% admission rate, IU Indianapolis should not represent a reach school for most applicants. However, students seeking similar outcomes with different characteristics have several alternatives worth considering.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For even higher admission likelihood, consider Marian University with 95.3% acceptance and comparable graduate earnings of $58,759, located just 3 miles away. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne admits 97.6% of applicants while producing similar earnings of $55,362. Indiana State University offers 91.5% acceptance with graduate earnings of $48,387, though $6,811 lower than IU Indianapolis.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
Students preferring to remain in Indiana should consider Indiana University-Kokomo (84.7% acceptance, $49,917 earnings) located 48 miles away with lower net costs. Marian University provides similar earnings ($58,759) just 3 miles from campus. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion offers slightly higher earnings ($59,986) with similar selectivity, located 58 miles away.
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