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Purdue Xavier IU Southeast University of Dayton AUM Hope College Bethel College-Mishawaka Butler Eastern Indiana State Loyola Kentucky| Indiana University East | Saint Mary's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | saintmarys.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $50,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $50,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $30,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $35,270 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 64% | ||
Campus |
IU East | St. Mary's College | ||
| 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
- Indiana University East is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,518 students)
IU East vs. St. Mary's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or St. Mary's College?
- Saint Mary's College is 572.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at St. Mary's College than Indiana University East ($50,350.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than St. Mary's College ($9,484 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 35.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($10,244 vs. $13,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 364% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($35,270 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. St. Mary's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or St. Mary's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 164 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at IU East (3.41)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. St. Mary's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Indiana University East (79% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $18,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/