Indiana University-East vs Western New Mexico
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Indiana University-EastRichmond, INCatholic life on campusWestern New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NMCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Indiana University-East has the higher graduation rate: 40% against 32% at Western New Mexico.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Indiana University-East has the lower price after aid: $7,100 a year, against $12,493 at Western New Mexico.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Indiana University-East: $47,156, against $39,095 at Western New Mexico.
- Median debt is lower at Indiana University-East: $18,000, against $23,000 at Western New Mexico.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Richmond, IN
Silver City, NM
Setting
Town
Town
Students
2,985
3,570
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
67%
Average SAT
1061
ACT middle 50%
19–24
Graduation rate
40%
32%
First-year retention
62%
58%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$8,134
$8,522
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$5,154
$8,381
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$5,454
$8,336
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$7,100
$12,493
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$13,260
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,067
$13,210
Median debt
$18,000
$23,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,156
$39,095
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.