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Overview |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Barton College is 345.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.7% higher at Barton College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($34,400.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Barton College ($20,205 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 13% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,100 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 169.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,431 vs. $8,697)
Barton College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 4 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Barton College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Barton College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,700)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and Barton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/