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Overview |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $263 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 14,018 students)
IUPUI vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at IUPUI than Eastern Michigan University ($31,410.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Eastern Michigan University ($11,462 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 1.3% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,252 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 22.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($12,201 vs. $9,945)
IUPUI vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 15 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming IUPUI students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $7,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,500)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($238 vs. $263)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/