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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 9,246 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at UTC than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($16,296.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,801 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 27.4% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,052 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 14.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,834 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 132 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming UTC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UTC (77%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UTC? 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 UTC and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC 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/