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Overview |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,211 students)
IU East vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 422.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Westminster College than Indiana University East ($38,000.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Westminster College ($8,837 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 26.4% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,412 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 284.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($30,252 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 67 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
IU East vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Westminster 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 Westminster College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Indiana University East (74% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $12,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/