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Overview |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at IU East than Saint Cloud State University ($20,634.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than St. Cloud State University ($8,837 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 5.7% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,412 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 30.3% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($7,874 vs. $6,042)
IU East vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 69 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming St. Cloud State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and IU East.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than Indiana University East (48% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/