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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $263 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 114.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Purdue North Central 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 North Central Campus than Eastern Michigan University ($7,832 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 54.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,380 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Purdue University North Central Campus (95% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,945 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 North Central .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 86 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (40% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,600)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $664 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,500)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($256 vs. $263)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/