IU East vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University East in Richmond, IN with University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Houston Victoria is larger than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 3,203 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University East is located in Richmond, IN (Rural Fringe setting); University of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (Small City setting).
• Indiana University East is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University East 15:1; University of Houston Victoria 15:1.

IU East vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU East or University of Houston-Victoria? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than IU East ($6,754 vs. $8,718).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 2.4% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($10,972 vs. $11,246).
• Indiana University East is 17.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $1,275 more per year; $8,424.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.3% higher at IU East than at University of Houston Victoria (about $5,822 more per year; $22,811.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Indiana University East as at University of Houston Victoria (83% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 63.2% larger than aid received by Indiana University East students ($13,210 vs. $8,096).

IU East vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU East or University of Houston-Victoria? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Houston-Victoria and IU East.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 20 points higher than at IU East (1070).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at IU East).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University East 960/1170; University of Houston Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University East 19/24; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU East - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: IU East Aug 18, 2027.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than IU East (67.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 29.2% at IU East vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

IU East vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU East and University of Houston-Victoria? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Indiana University East's six-year graduation rate is 19%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $10,300 more per year than IU East graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $32,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $2,971 lower median loan debt than IU East graduates ($17,529 vs. $20,500).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $30 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than IU East graduates ($181 vs. $211).
• More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.