<p>Why are you leaning toward IUP?</p>
<p>If you could give some specifics as to why you like it we could offer suggestions of schools similiar.</p>
<p>You are listing all “true” PA State Schools. PA also has many private schools. The privates schools cost more, but many offer merit and grant packages that can bring the prices in-line with state schools. If you are interested in any privates, please post your stats and ECs. </p>
<p>If you are set on PASSHE schools only, then I second West Chester – the vibe is similiar to IUP, the town has an active nightlife and is situated near Philadelphia and they have an honors college.</p>
<p>If your stats are high, consider Pitt. The tuition is higher but Pitt (unlike Penn State) is known to provide merit scholarships (much less for PA residents than OOS, but still it could bring price in-line with IUP).</p>