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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,785 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than West Virginia State University ($13,890.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($11,684 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,214 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 9% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,482 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 28 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than West Virginia State University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $9,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/