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Overview |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana State University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Indiana State than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,880.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($12,688 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,350 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,802 vs. $8,697)
Indiana State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 45 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Indiana State University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $1,800 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/