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Overview |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 6,981 students)
Eastern University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Eastern University is 376.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.2% higher at Eastern University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($36,760.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Eastern University ($17,665 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 2.9% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,802 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Eastern University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 265.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($31,308 vs. $8,569)
Eastern University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 71 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.2%)
Eastern University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/