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Overview |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at IU East than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($8,837 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 33.3% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,412 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 10.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,697 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 6 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $9,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/