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IU Virginia Tech Illinois Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State ISU Notre Dame| Indiana University East | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Purdue | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 52,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $12,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $11,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 39% |
Admission |
IU East | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 73,083 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 36,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1190/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
IU East | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (52,905 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 29.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Purdue than Indiana University East ($28,520.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Purdue ($9,484 vs. $12,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 13.7% lower than costs at Purdue University Main Campus ($10,244 vs. $11,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Purdue University Main Campus (82% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 46.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,126 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 270 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Purdue (50.3%)
IU East vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Purdue? 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 Purdue and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Indiana University East (68% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $28,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/