Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Altoona

Both Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are Public, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($16,297).
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's acceptance rate (91.94%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (95.76%).
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has higher yield (22.48%) than Penn State Altoona (12.56%).
  • Penn State Altoona's SAT score (1,155) is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (1,060).
  • Penn State Altoona's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (21 to 1).
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (8,816 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,577 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Penn State Altoona ($10,140) has higher amount of financial aid than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($6,739).
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (16%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,380 In-State
$16,297 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,739
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
91.94% Acceptance Rate
22.48% Yield
Enrollment
7,038 Undergraduate
1,778 Graduate
720 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
462 Faculties (full-time)
1,156 Staffs (full-time)
$95,749 Faculty Salary
$66,205 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,950 annual charge
-3,888 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,620 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,140
Test Scores
1,155 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
95.76% Acceptance Rate
12.56% Yield
Enrollment
2,577 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
16% Graduation Rate
47% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
202 Faculties (full-time)
456 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,374 annual charge
-901 capacity
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