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Overview |
IU East | GVSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
IU East | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 91.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at IU East than Grand Valley State University ($20,634.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than GVSU ($8,837 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,412 vs. $10,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East as Grand Valley State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,811 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 129 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at IU East (3.41)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or GVSU? 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 GVSU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Indiana University East (63% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/