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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | NSU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,344 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or NSU?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 1.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Northern State University ($13,890.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($17,264 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 37.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,150 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 52.2% larger than aid received Northern State University ($8,697 vs. $5,715)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 69 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NSU (3.37)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than NSU (78.1%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or NSU? 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 NSU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Northern State University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($24,399 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/