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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

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

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 91% 91%
SAT range (mid 50%) 970-1,180 1,090-1,335
ACT range (mid 50%) 20-27 26-32
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $16,804 $19,550
Sticker cost of attendance $26,898 $27,678
Graduation rate 56% 34%
Retention rate 75% 66%
Undergraduates 6,764 7,877
Student-faculty ratio 23:1 16:1
Setting Indiana, PA University Park, PA
Type Public Public

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

Common questions

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

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

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

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has the lower average net price ($16,804 versus $19,550). 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.