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Overview |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than California University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,509 students)
Indiana State vs. California University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or California University of Pennsylvania?
- Indiana State University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than California University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Indiana State than California University of Pennsylvania ($20,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California University of Pennsylvania are 9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,416 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than California University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($10,802 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or California University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California University of Pennsylvania or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at California University of Pennsylvania (922) is 12 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming California University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. California University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or California University of Pennsylvania? 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 California University of Pennsylvania and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Indiana State University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,100 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than California University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than California University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More California University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/