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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 7,718 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or RU?
- Radford University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at RU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,246.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($17,105 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 18.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,567 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,733 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or RU? 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 RU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,200)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/