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GVSU IU Southeast AUM Albion College Eastern Indiana State Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit PennWest Clarion Ship Kalamazoo College IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | AQ | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU East | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU East | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU East | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,295 students)
IU East vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 403.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at AQ than Indiana University East ($37,720.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than AQ ($9,484 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,244 vs. $10,994)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 282% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($29,042 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 129 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than AQ (71.1%)
IU East vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or AQ? 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 AQ and IU East.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $7,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/