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Overview |
IU East | Ship | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
IU East | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 31.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at IU East than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($20,634.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Ship ($8,837 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 22.6% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,412 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 3.7% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,874 vs. $7,593)
IU East vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 18 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Ship? 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 Ship and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Indiana University East (60% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $14,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/