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University of North Dakota NDSU IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Minnesota State University-Mankato Ship IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | MSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
IU East | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $193 |
Diversity |
IU East | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU East | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,777 students)
IU East vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or MSU?
- Indiana University East is 1.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at IU East than Minot State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than MSU ($8,837 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 31.1% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($7,180 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Minot State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 42.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,874 vs. $5,542)
IU East vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 38 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU East (3.41)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or MSU? 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 MSU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Indiana University East (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,900)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,775 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,500)
- MSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/