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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Butler Hanover College Xavier IUPUI Drake Rose-Hulman Belmont| University of Evansville | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UE | Rust College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
UE | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 440/1339 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UE | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
UE | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UE | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UE | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 755 students)
UE vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Rust College?
- University of Evansville is 305.1% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.1% higher at UE than Rust College ($40,100.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than UE ($8,151 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 166.2% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($5,200 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 298.5% larger than aid received Rust College ($34,067 vs. $8,549)
UE vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 377 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming UE students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE or Rust 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 Rust College and UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Rust College (62% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $20,900 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $25,100)
- University of Evansville students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,837)
- UE graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/