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Overview |
IU East | Parkside | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 67% |
Admission |
IU East | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU East | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
IU East | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Parkside | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Parkside?
- Indiana University East is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at IU East than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($20,634.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than IU East ($8,510 vs. $8,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 18.2% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($7,966 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than University of Wisconsin Parkside (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 10.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,874 vs. $7,098)
IU East vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (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 Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Parkside (72.8%)
IU East vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Parkside? 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 Parkside and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than Indiana University East (28% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $8,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,965)
- IU East graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/