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Overview |
IU East | CMU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
IU East | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU East | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 81.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at IU East than Central Michigan University ($20,634.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than CMU ($8,837 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 19.5% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($9,412 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Indiana University East (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,314 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 88 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming CMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IU East (3.41)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or CMU? 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 CMU and IU East.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Indiana University East (54% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $11,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/