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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| 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 Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,090 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Penn State Abington than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($24,586.00 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 State Abington ($20,205 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 17.3% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,694 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 10.3% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,589 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 20 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Abington? 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 State Abington and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Penn State Abington (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $13,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,200)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/