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Overview |
IU East | Eastern | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
IU East | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at IU East than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,356.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Eastern ($9,484 vs. $10,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 14.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,244 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Indiana University East (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,460 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 67 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Eastern? 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 Eastern and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Indiana University East (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $5,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,695)
- IU East graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/