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Overview |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 339.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.2% higher at MVNU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($33,918.00 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 MVNU ($20,205 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 30.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,612 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 166.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,202 vs. $8,697)
MVNU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 92 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) 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 MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/