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Which university is better among Penn State and Indiana University?

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If we look at the below comparison, Penn State is far better than the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in terms of rankings, graduation rates and small class size experience. However, for students who are looking for an easy selection and affordability, IUP is better than Penn State. Students can check the comparison between Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn State below:

Particulars	Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Penn State
National University Rankings (US News) 2025	#329	#63
Acceptance Rate (2025)	92%	72%
Graduation Rate	37%	54%
Student-faculty ratio	17:1	15:1

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