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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 8,679 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Purdue Northwest?
- Eastern Michigan University is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Purdue University Northwest ($15,200.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Eastern Michigan University ($9,637 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 36.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,097 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Purdue University Northwest (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,236 vs. $6,420)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Eastern Michigan University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/