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CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State WMU Purdue Calumet Ferris State University GVSU Michigan BSU Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Indiana University Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | 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 | $6,553 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 99.3% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at IU Northwest 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 Northwest than Eastern Michigan University ($6,553 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($9,945 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 101 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $25,500)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/