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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #1042 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 2,420 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 234.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at USciences than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,800.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 37.4% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,802 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of the Sciences (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($8,569 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 190 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming USciences students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or USciences? 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 USciences and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $48,900 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Sciences and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/