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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 114.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Purdue Calumet than Eastern Michigan University ($16,164.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Eastern Michigan University ($10,908 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 50.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,560 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 74.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,945 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 69 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,600)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,500)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/