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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 5,767 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.3% higher at RIC than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,014.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($11,549 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 7.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,802 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 22.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,569 vs. $6,998)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 42 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than RIC (81.1%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or RIC? 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 RIC and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Rhode Island College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/