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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 888 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 89.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($24,318.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($18,142 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 3.5% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,542 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 13.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,886 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 64 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $13,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,200)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/