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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Morgan State Buffalo State College IU Southeast Morehead State University University of Charleston Bowie State University AUM Eastern Salisbury| Indiana University East | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | WVSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
IU East | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
IU East | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
IU East | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IU East | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at IU East than West Virginia State University ($20,634.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than WVSU ($8,837 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 29.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,412 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than West Virginia State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,482 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 34 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or WVSU? 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 WVSU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Indiana University East (25% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University East earn on average $200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $32,700)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/