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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 460 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 79.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,086.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($19,757 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 New Kensington ($12,542 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 10.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,697 vs. $7,860)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 25 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Penn State New Kensington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Penn State New Kensington (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/