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CMU WSU IU South Bend Oakland Michigan State WMU IU BSU Ferris State University GVSU Michigan IUPUI| Indiana State University | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Indiana State than Eastern Michigan University ($20,880.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Eastern Michigan University ($12,688 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,350 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,802 vs. $9,945)
Indiana State vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 119 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Indiana State vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Eastern Michigan University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,500)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/