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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University Concord University Frostburg State University IU South Bend IU East Millersville University of Pennsylvania GCU Fairmont State| Indiana University Southeast | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at IU Southeast than PennWest California ($20,634.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 5.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,416 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Southeast than PennWest California (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Southeast students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,262 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Southeast (955) is 33 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming IU Southeast students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at PennWest California (3.31)
IU Southeast vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Indiana University Southeast (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,200 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($20,261 vs. $25,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/