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Overview |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | 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 |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Rochester College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Rochester College is 246.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($26,736.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Rochester College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($26,736.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($18,665 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 32.9% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,440 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 82.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,899 vs. $8,697)
Rochester College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College 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 Rochester College .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 6 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Rochester College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Rochester College (71.4%)
Rochester College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester College 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Rochester College (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/