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Overview |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Olivet College is 310.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at OC Comets than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($31,664.00 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 OC Comets ($20,205 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 11.6% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,242 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 168.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,361 vs. $8,697)
OC Comets vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets 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 OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 24 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming OC Comets students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Olivet College (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $2,900 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,300)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and OC Comets graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/