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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,363 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or AU?
- Averett University is 387.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171% higher at AU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($37,640.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than AU ($20,205 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 10.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,360 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 201.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($26,246 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 42 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AU (3.07)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than AU (76%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or AU? 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 AU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Averett University (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,200)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/