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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Indiana University East | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 83.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Ohio University than Indiana University East ($24,114.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Ohio University ($9,484 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 32.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,244 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Indiana University East (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 13.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,616 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 147 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Ohio 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 Ohio University and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Indiana University East (65% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $11,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $32,900)
- Ohio University Main Campus and IU East graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus and IU East graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/