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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Butler Hanover College Xavier IUPUI Drake Rose-Hulman Belmont| Principia College | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Principia College | UE | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | UE | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Principia College | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or UE?
- University of Evansville is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at UE than Principia College ($40,100.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than UE ($18,039 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,870 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 25.9% larger than aid received Principia College ($34,067 vs. $27,051)
Principia College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or UE? 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 UE and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/