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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 4,648 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or VSU?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 39.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at VSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($16,542.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,773 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,544 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,498 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 98 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than VSU (89.7%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or VSU? 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 VSU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Virginia State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/