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SHSU PennWest California Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU WCU PennWest Clarion| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 9,246 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at SFASU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,922.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,498 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,142 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,695 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 46 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming SFASU 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 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than SFASU (88.3%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- Stephen F Austin State University 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)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/