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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 2,618 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LRC?
- La Roche College is 314.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.4% higher at LRC than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($31,960.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than LRC ($17,665 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 3.6% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,802 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than La Roche College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 147% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($21,167 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 16 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LRC (3.2)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than LRC (77.6%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LRC? 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 LRC and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than La Roche College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,200)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/