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UWM Stritch IU Southeast AUM DePaul Franklin University Carthage Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion SHU North Greenville University| Indiana University East | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | CUW | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 East | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $247 |
Diversity |
IU East | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IU East | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 350.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at CUW than Indiana University East ($32,770.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than CUW ($8,837 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 29.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,412 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 198.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($23,477 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 105 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming CUW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than CUW (70.4%)
IU East vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or CUW? 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 CUW and IU East.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Indiana University East (58% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $13,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,425 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,925)
- IU East graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($211 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/