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Indiana University-Bloomington
U. Colorado Boulder

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Indiana University-Bloomington is more diverse (index 0.55 vs. 0.52)

    Diversity index
  2. 2

    Indiana University-Bloomington has 2 pts more Pell recipients than U. Colorado Boulder (17% vs. 14%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  3. 3

    Indiana University-Bloomington is a bit larger (37,806 vs. 31,939)

    Undergrads

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Indiana University-Bloomington37.8K
U. Colorado Boulder31.9K
Pell Grant share
Indiana University-Bloomington17%
U. Colorado Boulder14%
First-gen share
Indiana University-Bloomington22%
U. Colorado Boulder20%
Diversity index
Indiana University-Bloomington0.55
U. Colorado Boulder0.52

Who they are

Men
Indiana University-Bloomington50%
U. Colorado Boulder53%
Part-time students
Indiana University-Bloomington2%
U. Colorado Boulder10%
Students 25 and older
Indiana University-Bloomington1%
U. Colorado Boulder5%

Race & ethnicity

Indiana University-Bloomington
U. Colorado Boulder
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Indiana University-Bloomington55%
U. Colorado Boulder54%
First-years from other states
Indiana University-Bloomington41%
U. Colorado Boulder45%
First-years from abroad
Indiana University-Bloomington4%
U. Colorado Boulder2%
New transfer students this fall
Indiana University-Bloomington627
U. Colorado Boulder1,608
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Indiana University-Bloomington6%
U. Colorado Boulder18%

Campus

Indiana University-Bloomington
Small cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Ten ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
U. Colorado Boulder
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Twelve ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyIndiana University-BloomingtonU. Colorado Boulder
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression–Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports)–Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports): listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why