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Purdue Iowa Michigan State Miami Kentucky Wisconsin Butler UC Illinois UofSC Tennessee CU Boulder| Indiana University Bloomington | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU | IU East | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
IU | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IU | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or IU East?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 37.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at IU than Indiana University East ($37,685.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than IU ($8,837 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 29.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($9,412 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Indiana University Bloomington (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 31.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,336 vs. $7,874)
IU vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 238 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or IU East? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IU East and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Indiana University East (72% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $23,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/