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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 7,045 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or CSUMB?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at CSUMB than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($11,435 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 29.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,542 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 0.1% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,702 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $3,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/