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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,039 students)
Indiana State vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or IU East?
- Indiana State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Indiana State than Indiana University East ($20,880.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Indiana State ($8,837 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 20.6% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,412 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Indiana University East (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,802 vs. $7,874)
Indiana State vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 51 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming IU East students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than IU East (77.6%)
Indiana State vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Indiana University East (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,720)
- IU East graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/