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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Union College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 955/1148 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU East | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU East | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 970 students)
IU East vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Union College?
- Union College is 295.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Union College than Indiana University East ($28,737.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Union College ($8,837 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 13.9% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($8,261 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 194.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($23,168 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 9 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Union College (3.15)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Union College (53.4%)
IU East vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Union College? 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 Union College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Indiana University East (32% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $1,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/