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Overview |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | 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 IU East based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 99.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at IU East than Eastern Michigan University ($20,634.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Eastern Michigan University ($8,837 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 21.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,412 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Indiana University East (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,945 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 68 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University East (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $8,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/