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Indiana University Bloomington vs The Pennsylvania State University

Compare the rivalry schools - Indiana University-Bloomington and The Pennsylvania State University.

Indiana University-Bloomington (IU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Bloomington, IN and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • The Pennsylvania State University (88,914 students) is larger than Indiana University-Bloomington (47,005 students).
  • Indiana University-Bloomington has more expensive tuition & fees of $40,482 than The Pennsylvania State University($25,574).
  • The Pennsylvania State University has more full-time faculties of 2,994 faculties than Indiana University-Bloomington(2,081 facluties).
Indiana University Bloomington vs The Pennsylvania State University
Indiana University-BloomingtonThe Pennsylvania State University
LocationBloomington, INUniversity Park, PA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$40,482
$11,790 for Indiana residents
$25,574
$15,890 for Pennsylvania residents
Graduate Tuition$33,410
$11,611 for Indiana residents
$39,778
$23,719 for Pennsylvania residents
Test Scores1,2900
Acceptance Rate82%0%
Admission Yield24%0%
Student Population47,005
35,660 undergraduate
88,914
73,476 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,081 Full-time
342 part-time
2,994 Full-time
621 part-time
Number of Staffs8,775 Full-time
441 part-time
14,044 Full-time
1,418 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 115 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,451$9,887
Graduation Rate81%72%
Transfer-out Rate10%0%
Retention Rate90%87%