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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 4,241 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Penn College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,190.00 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 Penn College ($20,205 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 3.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,130 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 19.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,697 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/