| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg |
#329 in National Universities #69 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Federal Region III Universities #19 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,380 Pennsylvania Residents $16,297 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,972 Pennsylvania Residents $26,958 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,672 Pennsylvania Residents $18,261 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,356 Pennsylvania Residents $33,698 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,924 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,579 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,220 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter90.77% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.60% |
| Favorable23.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.24% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,073 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,478 |
| Larger7,353 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,047 |
| Larger1,720 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller431 |
| Larger918 | Online Student Population | Smaller66 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower26% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,888) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 695) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,620) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 581 | Number of faculty | 405 |
| Higher$106,890 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,145 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.