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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion UVA Ship IUPUI BSU Roanoke College| Indiana University East | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | SVU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $244 |
Diversity |
IU East | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 73% | ||
Campus |
IU East | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 967 students)
IU East vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 164.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($19,790.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at IU East than Southern Virginia University ($21,356.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than SVU ($9,484 vs. $25,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 9.3% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($9,376 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($7,775 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 80 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or SVU? 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 SVU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at SVU is higher than Indiana University East (25% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $7,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,654)
- IU East graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/