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Overview |
UCCS | IU East | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
UCCS | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UCCS | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
UCCS | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCCS | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 3,039 students)
UCCS vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or IU East?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 4.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at IU East than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($20,634.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UCCS ($8,837 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,412 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 34.8% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,874 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 127 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
UCCS vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or IU East? 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 IU East and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than Indiana University East (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $13,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,999)
- IU East graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/