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Overview |
IU East | RU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU East | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
IU East | RU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or RU?
- Radford University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at IU East than Radford University ($21,356.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than RU ($9,484 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 16.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,244 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 18% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,968 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or IU East .
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or RU? 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 RU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Indiana University East (56% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $14,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/