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Overview |
IU East | Louisville | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 22,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #411 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $12,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $28,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $18,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $13,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
IU East | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 14,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 11,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Louisville | ||
| 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 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $203 |
Diversity |
IU East | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 68.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Louisville than Indiana University East ($28,978.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Louisville ($9,484 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,244 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Indiana University East (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 73% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($13,148 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 198 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Louisville? 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 Louisville and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Indiana University East (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $12,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,900)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More Louisville 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/