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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 2,124 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at USC Beaufort than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($21,390.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($16,113 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 43.8% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,722 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($8,697 vs. $8,452)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 28 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $5,500 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/