Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (IUP) vs Mizzou

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and University of Missouri-Columbia, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. IUP, located in the heart of Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Mizzou, situated in the vibrant city of Columbia, Missouri, attracts a more diverse student body, fostering a rich multicultural environment. While IUP excels in fields like Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Mizzou shines in Engineering, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Health Professions. With comparable graduation rates, both universities prioritize student success and equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to thrive in their chosen careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	University of Missouri-Columbia
Overview
Location	Indiana, Pennsylvania	Columbia, Missouri
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.2%	76.5%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $75
SAT range	940 - 1140	1130 - 1350
ACT range	17 - 25	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	42.0%	7.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	72.0%
Total number of applicants	8,846	19,966
Total number of admissions given out	8,333	15,283
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,721	4,843
Yield rate	20.7%	31.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $28,770 Out of state: $34,523	In state: $27,977 Out of state: $46,952
Average net price	$21,153	$18,249
Tuition	In state: $9,570 Out of state: $13,890	In state: $10,017 Out of state: $28,992
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,950 Meal plan: $3,620	Room/dormitory: $6,710 Meal plan: $3,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $7,078	85.0% Average amount $11,312
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,372	36.0% Average amount $5,270
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $13,129	8.0% Average amount $16,554

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,333 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	23,696 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%
Graduate students	1,965 Men 35.3% Women 64.7%	7,705 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.5%	31.0%
International students	4.2%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,906	6,898
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio New Jersey New York	Missouri Illinois Texas Kansas Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism	Business Health Professions Ethnic Studies Communication and Journalism Education
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	72.5%
Dropout rate	19.6%	26.8%
Transferred out	23.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $59,682 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $72,753 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,292 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $70,895 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,115 Year 2: $59,402 Year 3: $70,011 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,026 Year 2: $59,726 Year 3: $67,689 English Language and Literature, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $60,407 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $64,637 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,262 Year 2: $59,807 Year 3: $62,945 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,788 Year 2: $57,657 Year 3: $62,352 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,890 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $56,918 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,283 Year 2: $49,269 Year 3: $56,005 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,294 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $55,227	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $93,333 Year 2: $100,008 Year 3: $104,573 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,087 Year 2: $80,628 Year 3: $96,108 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,564 Year 3: $93,226 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $80,803 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $85,805 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $70,511 Year 2: $81,210 Year 3: $81,536 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,866 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $79,864 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,895 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $79,424 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,907 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $78,960 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,579 Year 2: $69,897 Year 3: $78,050 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,571 Year 2: $66,004 Year 3: $74,926

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