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Overview |
IU East | VMI | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 81% |
Admission |
IU East | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
IU East | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,560 students)
IU East vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 34.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($10,076.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at VMI than Indiana University East ($40,778.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than VMI ($9,484 vs. $17,229)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.3% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,244 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Virginia Military Institute (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 80.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($13,735 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 178 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at IU East (3.41)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or VMI? 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 VMI and IU East.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Indiana University East (69% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $29,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/