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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $177 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 8,211 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UHCL?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 28.1% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at UHCL than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,608.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,488 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 16.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,014 vs. $12,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 42.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,220 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 70 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming UHCL 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 at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at UHCL (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UHCL (75.3%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $11,500 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,200)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($177 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL 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/