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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania vs Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 93% 91%
SAT range (mid 50%) 990-1,190 970-1,180
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 20-27
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $15,699 $16,804
Sticker cost of attendance $25,161 $26,898
Graduation rate 54% 56%
Retention rate 78% 75%
Undergraduates 9,210 6,764
Student-faculty ratio 19:1 23:1
Setting Bloomsburg, PA Indiana, PA
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus harder to get into?

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is more selective, with a 91% acceptance rate versus 93% at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lower average net price ($15,699 versus $16,804). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.