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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 768 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 103.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($38,340.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($9,990 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($12,542 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 29.4% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,254 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 33 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $19,800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/