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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 2,231 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 605.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.9% higher at Susquahanna than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($54,440.00 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 Susquahanna ($20,205 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 19.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,542 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 370.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($40,914 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $42,200)
- Susquehanna University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/