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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 634 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 634 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 267.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.9% higher at Randolph than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($28,330.00 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 Randolph ($17,665 vs. $20,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 7.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,890 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 168.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($22,982 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 59 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Randolph 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.2%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,200)
- Randolph College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph 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/