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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,306 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Bluefield State College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($16,030.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($11,759 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 23% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,200 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Bluefield State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,160 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 21 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Bluefield State College (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $10,400 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/