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Overview |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $289 |
Diversity |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Ripon College | ||
| 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
- Indiana University East is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 734 students)
IU East vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 572.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Ripon College than Indiana University East ($50,400.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Ripon College ($9,484 vs. $22,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 0.5% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($10,190 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 412.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($38,989 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 144 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Indiana University East (70% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $16,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/