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Overview |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,366 students)
IU East vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 275.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Waynesburg College than Indiana University East ($27,300.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Waynesburg College ($8,837 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 28.8% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($9,412 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Waynesburg University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 121.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($17,464 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 58 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
IU East vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Indiana University East (57% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $16,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/