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Indiana State Ship Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion IU Southeast Penn State Erie-Behrend College Gannon University Duquesne University LHU Notre Dame College Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Indiana University South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 4,043 students)
IU South Bend vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at IU South Bend than PennWest Edinboro ($20,634.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 26.9% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($9,190 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than PennWest Edinboro (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($7,821 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 5 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
IU South Bend vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Indiana University South Bend (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from PennWest Edinboro earn on average $600 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/