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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- PennWest Clarion and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than PennWest Clarion ($13,890.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($12,542 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,697 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 21 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming PennWest Clarion students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
PennWest Clarion vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than PennWest Clarion (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/