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Overview |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 36.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,890.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($7,587 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 22.6% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,226 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 14.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,929 vs. $8,697)
LSUS vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 74 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/