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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WCU?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and WCU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at WCU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,290.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than WCU ($20,205 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 13.4% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,542 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 59.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($8,697 vs. $5,443)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 117 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming WCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) 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 WCU (87.8%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or WCU? 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 WCU and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,800 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,200)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/