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Overview |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $203 |
Diversity |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IU East | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or TAMUK?
- Indiana University East is 41.6% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at IU East than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($20,634.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than TAMUK ($8,837 vs. $11,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 0.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($9,412 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Texas A&M University Kingsville (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 36.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,723 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 24 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU East (3.41)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and IU East.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than Indiana University East (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $13,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $32,900)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $864 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($19,636 vs. $20,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/