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Overview |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 8,035 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #405 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $14,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $30,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,803 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 12,373 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 7,254 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 990/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $266 |
Diversity |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (8,035 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UM-Dearborn?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 94.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($14,544.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at UM-Dearborn than Indiana University East ($30,960.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UM-Dearborn ($9,484 vs. $12,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 5.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan Dearborn ($10,244 vs. $10,803)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than Indiana University East (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 25.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,552 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 144 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
IU East vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and IU East.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Indiana University East (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $19,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- IU East graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More UM-Dearborn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/