UN Omaha vs Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (IUP)

In this comprehensive comparison, we delve into the distinct characteristics of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (IUP). While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. UNO boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. IUP, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the differences in popular majors, student body demographics, and other crucial factors that can help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	University of Nebraska at Omaha
Overview
Location	Indiana, Pennsylvania	Omaha, Nebraska
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
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%	69.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.2%	87.2%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	940 - 1140	N/A
ACT range	17 - 25	18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score	42.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	85.0%
Total number of applicants	8,846	8,821
Total number of admissions given out	8,333	7,696
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,721	2,166
Yield rate	20.7%	28.1%
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	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: $23,388 Out of state: $36,970
Average net price	$21,153	$12,790
Tuition	In state: $9,570 Out of state: $13,890	In state: $6,344 Out of state: $19,926
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,950 Meal plan: $3,620	$10,414
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $7,078	73.0% Average amount $7,224
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,372	29.0% Average amount $4,662
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $13,129	2.0% Average amount $9,998

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,333 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	12,197 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%
Graduate students	1,965 Men 35.3% Women 64.7%	3,131 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.5%	N/A
International students	4.2%	5.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,906	2,481
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism	Business Education Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.6%	50.4%
Dropout rate	19.6%	12.4%
Transferred out	23.5%	31.9%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,600 Year 2: $87,068 Year 3: $95,059 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,638 Year 2: $89,859 Year 3: $91,406 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,650 Year 2: $68,778 Year 3: $79,462 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,060 Year 2: $58,943 Year 3: $68,019 Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,224 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $65,634 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,045 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $63,718 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,697 Year 2: $61,888 Year 3: $63,607 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,051 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $60,160 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,682 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $54,642 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,233 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $53,255

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