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Overview |
IU East | WKU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $250 |
Diversity |
IU East | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IU East | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at WKU than Indiana University East ($27,000.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than WKU ($8,837 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 17.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,412 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,260 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 86 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU East (3.41)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or WKU? 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 WKU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Indiana University East (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $4,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/