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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 281 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $22,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $12,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Penn State Shenango | ||
| 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 Shenango based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 281 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Shenango?
- Penn State Shenango is 75.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($13,568.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Penn State Shenango than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($22,650.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($16,778 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 Shenango ($12,542 vs. $12,984)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus as Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Shenango students is 49% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,956 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 13 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango (87%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Penn State Shenango (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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 Shenango 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 Shenango 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/