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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Tarleton?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Tarleton than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,208.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,755 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,328 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 2.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,697 vs. $8,463)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 4 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Tarleton 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 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Tarleton State University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/