| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Pennsylvania Western |
#329 in National Universities #69 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | - |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,380 Pennsylvania Residents $16,297 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,436 Pennsylvania Residents $16,054 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,672 Pennsylvania Residents $18,261 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,261 Pennsylvania Residents $12,386 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,924 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,318 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter90.77% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.33% |
| Lower23.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.33% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller9,073 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,834 |
| Smaller7,353 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,586 |
| Smaller1,720 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,248 |
| Smaller918 | Online Student Population | Larger3,832 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,888) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,119) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,620) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 581 | Number of faculty | 611 |
| Lower$106,890 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,916 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.