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WSC IU Southeast UNOMAHA Nebraska KU AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | UNK | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $219 |
Diversity |
IU East | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UNK | ||
| 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 Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UNK?
- Indiana University East is 16.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at IU East than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,634.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UNK ($8,837 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 21% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,412 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,874 vs. $7,282)
IU East vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 88 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or UNK? 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 UNK and IU East.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Indiana University East (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $10,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($211 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/