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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 623 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 298.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at Bethany College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($30,720.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($17,605 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 5.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,900 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 245% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($30,005 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 48 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Bethany College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/