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Overview |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 South Bend | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU South Bend vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or IU East?
- Indiana University South Bend and IU East cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at IU South Bend as Indiana University East ($20,634.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than IU East ($8,785 vs. $8,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 2.4% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($9,190 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Indiana University East (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 0.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($7,874 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 6 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU South Bend vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or IU East? 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 IU East and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at IU South Bend is higher than Indiana University East (22% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University South Bend earn on average $4,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,530)
- IU East graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/