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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 5,162 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 24% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,890.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Ship ($20,205 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 8.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,538 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 14.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,697 vs. $7,593)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 24 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Ship (87.8%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Ship? 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 Ship and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/