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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 8,816 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Eastern Michigan University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,500.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,826 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 10.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,396 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,945 vs. $8,697)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 74 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Eastern Michigan University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $600 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/