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Overview |
IU East | WVU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
IU East | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU East | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 57% | ||
Campus |
IU East | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at WVU than Indiana University East ($26,568.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than WVU ($8,837 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 23.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($9,412 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Indiana University East (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 48.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,685 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 117 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU East (3.41)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or WVU? 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 WVU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Indiana University East (57% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $17,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- IU East graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/