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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK A&M-Texarkana| Indiana University East | Texas A & M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $212 |
Diversity |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU East | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or A&M Commerce?
- Indiana University East is 51.9% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at IU East than Texas A & M University Commerce ($20,634.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than A&M Commerce ($8,837 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 3.4% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Commerce ($9,412 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Commerce students is 26.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,983 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Commerce (980) is 19 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and IU East.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Indiana University East (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Commerce earn on average $8,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,514)
- IU East graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($211 vs. $212)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/