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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Augusta University?
- Indiana University East is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Augusta University than Indiana University East ($22,270.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Augusta University ($8,837 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.2% lower than costs at Augusta University ($9,412 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Indiana University East (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,995 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 84 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and IU East.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $30,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $32,900)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/