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Overview |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at IU South Bend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($8,785 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 36.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,190 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 11.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,697 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is the same at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Indiana University South Bend (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/