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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 1080/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 460 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Penn State New Kensington?
- University of Indianapolis is 140.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at University of Indianapolis than Penn State New Kensington ($33,252.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than University of Indianapolis ($19,757 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Indianapolis are 9.8% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,828 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 243% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($26,961 vs. $7,860)
University of Indianapolis vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 50 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Penn State New Kensington (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $11,500 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,800)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/