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ETSU IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Carson-Newman College Ship IUPUI BSU CU| Indiana University East | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Indiana University East is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,303 students)
IU East vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 265.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Tusculum College than Indiana University East ($26,558.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Tusculum College ($8,837 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.7% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($9,412 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 187.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($22,630 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 1 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Indiana University East (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $9,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College 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/