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Overview |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 9,246 students)
CSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at CSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,187 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 25.1% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,802 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than California State University Chico (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 20.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,331 vs. $8,569)
CSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 48 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.2%)
CSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $10,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $42,200)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/