Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WVU Marshall University IU Southeast WVSU ECU JCSU AUM University of Maine at Presque Isle Eastern Georgetown College Indiana State PennWest Clarion| Indiana University East | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $32,342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU East | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,758 students)
IU East vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 331.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at University of Charleston than Indiana University East ($32,342.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than University of Charleston ($9,484 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 9% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,244 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Indiana University East (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 208.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($23,439 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 33 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
IU East vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and IU East.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Indiana University East (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $12,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,900)
- University of Charleston and IU East graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- University of Charleston and IU East graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/