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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 880 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 686% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 336.6% higher at Bennington than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($60,648.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Bennington ($20,205 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 41.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,542 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 465.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($49,183 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College 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)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/