College comparison

Indiana University-Indianapolis vs West Virginia University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
Acceptance rateIndiana University-Indianapolis is more selective	76%	89%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1240	1010–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,830	17,385
Avg net price	$11,668	$15,634
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Indianapolis, IN	Morgantown, WV

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Indianapolis or West Virginia University harder to get into?

Indiana University-Indianapolis is more selective: Indiana University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and West Virginia University's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Indianapolis vs West Virginia University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1240 at Indiana University-Indianapolis and 1010–1220 at West Virginia University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.