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Overview |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $215 |
Diversity |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,911 students)
IU East vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UVa-Wise?
- Indiana University East is 24% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at UVa-Wise than Indiana University East ($26,182.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UVa-Wise ($9,484 vs. $10,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 22.4% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,244 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 80.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($13,702 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 19 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at IU East (3.41)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and IU East.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Indiana University East (39% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $9,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $327 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,827)
- IU East graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($211 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/