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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $212 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or A&M Commerce?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 61.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at A&M Commerce than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($17,030.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,025 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 28.9% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,728 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as Texas A&M University Commerce (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 14.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,983 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 25 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming A&M Commerce 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 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $6,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,514 vs. $27,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($212 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/