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Overview |
IU East | ASU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 47% |
Admission |
IU East | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU East | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU East | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or ASU?
- Indiana University East is 76.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at IU East than Appalachian State University ($21,356.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than ASU ($9,484 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 19.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,244 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Appalachian State University (82% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($7,677 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 196 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at IU East (3.41)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or ASU? 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 ASU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Indiana University East (65% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,900)
- Appalachian State University and IU East graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Appalachian State University and IU East graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/