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Overview |
Principia College | IU | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Principia College | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Principia College | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Principia College | IU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Principia College | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or IU?
- Principia College is 211.6% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at IU than Principia College ($37,685.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Principia College ($16,234 vs. $18,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 5.3% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,228 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Principia College than Indiana University Bloomington (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 161.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($27,051 vs. $10,336)
Principia College vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or IU? 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 IU and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/