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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 172 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 424.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.6% higher at PAFA than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($40,500.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than PAFA ($20,205 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 39.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,542 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 85% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($16,087 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $20,200 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA 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/