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Overview |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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 Columbus State based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Columbus State than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,425.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($12,902 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,080 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,147 vs. $8,697)
Columbus State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 6 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Columbus State University (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/