| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre |
#329 in National Universities #69 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | |
| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,380 Pennsylvania Residents $16,297 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,280 Pennsylvania Residents $24,006 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,672 Pennsylvania Residents $18,261 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,014 Pennsylvania Residents $31,092 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,924 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT- |
| Tighter90.77% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.99% |
| Favorable23.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.03% |
| 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 | Smaller315 |
| Larger7,353 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller315 |
| 1,720 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger918 | Online Student Population | Smaller5 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower23% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 48% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,888) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,620) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 581 | Number of faculty | 38 |
| Higher$106,890 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,747 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.