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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,704 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UVa-Wise?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 27.7% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at UVa-Wise than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,419.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($9,923 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 5.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,919 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 64.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,299 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 13 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) 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 UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/