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Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN
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Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$11,790 Indiana Residents
$40,482 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents
$40,188 Out-of-State
cheaper$11,611 Indiana Residents
$33,410 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Less$11,451Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,574
Admission
Lower1,290 SAT
30 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Easier82.41%Acceptance RateTighter55.21%
Favorable23.59%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.46%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller47,005Total EnrollmentLarger50,028
Smaller35,660Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger41,745
Larger11,345Graduate Student PopulationSmaller8,283
Larger3,617Online Student PopulationSmaller116
Completion & Outcomes
Lower81%Graduate RateHigher83%
Higher10%Transfer-out RateLower1%
Lower90%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,467)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,430)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
2,423Number of faculties3,615
Higher$101,858Average Faculty SalaryLower$81,577
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.