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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than East Tennessee State University ($13,890.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($14,350 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,613 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,739 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 113 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than East Tennessee State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/