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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 8,315 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 475.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.4% higher at Jefferson than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($44,400.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Jefferson ($17,665 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 34.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,802 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 285.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($33,063 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) 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 Jefferson (86.1%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $80,700 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $42,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/