IU Southeast vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, IN with University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Indiana University Southeast is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (3,736 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Southeast is located in New Albany, IN (Rural Fringe setting); University of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (Small City setting).
• Indiana University Southeast is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Southeast 13:1; University of Houston Victoria 15:1.

IU Southeast vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or University of Houston-Victoria? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than IU Southeast ($6,754 vs. $9,102).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 5.8% lower than at Indiana University Southeast ($11,246 vs. $11,940).
• Indiana University Southeast is 17.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $1,275 more per year; $8,424.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.3% higher at IU Southeast than at University of Houston Victoria (about $5,822 more per year; $22,811.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Indiana University Southeast than at University of Houston Victoria (84% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 79.8% larger than aid received by Indiana University Southeast students ($13,210 vs. $7,347).

IU Southeast vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or University of Houston-Victoria? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Houston-Victoria and IU Southeast.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 10 points higher than at IU Southeast (1080).
• Incoming IU Southeast students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at University of Houston-Victoria (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Southeast 970/1180; University of Houston Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Southeast 20/25; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Southeast - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than IU Southeast (84.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 39.7% at IU Southeast vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

IU Southeast vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Southeast and University of Houston-Victoria? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Indiana University Southeast's six-year graduation rate is 27%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $4,900 more per year than IU Southeast graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $38,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $2,732 lower median loan debt than IU Southeast graduates ($17,529 vs. $20,261).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $28 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than IU Southeast graduates ($181 vs. $209).
• More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.