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Overview |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 73.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at UM-Flint than Indiana University East ($24,882.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UM-Flint ($8,837 vs. $10,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($9,412 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 70% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($13,389 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 31 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
IU East vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or UM-Flint? 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-Flint and IU East.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Indiana University East (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $9,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/