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F&M IU Southeast AUM Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Penn State Wilkes-Barre Ship Marist College| Indiana University East | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | W&J | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU East | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,151 students)
IU East vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 582% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at W&J than Indiana University East ($49,612.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than W&J ($8,837 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 43.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,412 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 394.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($38,963 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or IU East .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU East (3.41)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or W&J? 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 W&J and IU East.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Indiana University East (74% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $24,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/