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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI California University of Pennsylvania EIU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo LHU Earlham| Indiana State University | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Clarion 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 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Clarion 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 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % 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 | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Clarion University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,922 students)
Indiana State vs. Clarion University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Clarion University of Pennsylvania?
- Indiana State University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Clarion 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 Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($20,880.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($11,350 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Clarion University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is ?% larger than aid received Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($10,802 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Clarion University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarion University of Pennsylvania or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (934) is 24 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Clarion University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Clarion University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. Clarion University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Clarion 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 Clarion University of Pennsylvania and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Clarion University of Pennsylvania is higher than Indiana State University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,200)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/