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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.8% higher at UC Merced than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($13,549 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 54.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,542 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of California Merced (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 197.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,868 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 70 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) 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 UC Merced (89.5%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (58% vs. 52%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $7,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,899 vs. $27,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/