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Overview |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 2,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $38,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $38,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $25,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $26,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,076 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 35.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,398 students)
IU East vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 409.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($38,140.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Taylor University than Indiana University East ($38,140.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Taylor University ($9,484 vs. $25,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 6.3% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,244 vs. $10,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 245% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($26,229 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 230 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Taylor 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 Taylor University and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Indiana University East (80% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $8,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/