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Overview |
IU East | Valpo | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Valpo | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,958 students)
IU East vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 496.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Valpo than Indiana University East ($43,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Valpo ($8,837 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 40% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,412 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 340.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($34,706 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 198 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Valpo? 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 Valpo and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Indiana University East (71% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $21,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/