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Overview |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 46,678 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,148 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,166 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,441 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 98% |
Admission |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Applied | 145,903 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 12,736 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $279 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCLA | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Los Angeles is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (46,678 students vs. 9,246 students)
UCLA vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- University of California Los Angeles is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.5% higher at UCLA than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($42,611.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,166 vs. $17,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 33.9% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($12,802 vs. $17,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than University of California Los Angeles (98% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 161.9% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($22,441 vs. $8,569)
UCLA vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA 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 UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 384 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than UCLA (8.7%)
UCLA vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (90% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $28,500 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $42,200)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($16,300 vs. $27,000)
- UCLA graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($168 vs. $279)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/