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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 6,562 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or TAMUK?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 50.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at TAMUK than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($18,493.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,474 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 18.3% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,823 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Texas A&M University Kingsville (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 36.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,699 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 18 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.2%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $4,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,200)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $7,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,636 vs. $27,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/