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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,059 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 306.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at University of Charleston than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($31,400.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of Charleston ($20,205 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 23% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,200 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 157.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($22,422 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 39 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than University of Charleston (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/