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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Monroe College-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 7,011 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 100% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($15,432.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Monroe College-Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,432.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($9,157 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 11% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,300 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Monroe College Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 81.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,792 vs. $8,697)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus .
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $9,700 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,450 vs. $27,000)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/