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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,360 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 226.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Wilson College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($25,200.00 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 Wilson College ($20,205 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 4.8% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,968 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 63.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,241 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 14 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/