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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Penn College | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,241 students)
Indiana State vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Penn College than Indiana State University ($23,190.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Penn College ($12,688 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,350 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,802 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Indiana State vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is the same as at Pennsylvania College of Technology (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,000 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,720)
- Penn College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/