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Overview |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,835 students)
IU East vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 364.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Roanoke College than Indiana University East ($34,820.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Roanoke College ($9,484 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 50% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,244 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 246.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($26,341 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 131 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Indiana University East (69% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $18,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/