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Overview |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $219 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or UNK?
- Indiana University Southeast is 16.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at IU Southeast than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,634.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than UNK ($8,264 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,012 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 0.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($7,282 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 94 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
IU Southeast vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast or UNK? 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 UNK and IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Indiana University Southeast (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,261 vs. $21,250)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($209 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/