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Overview |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 85.5% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at IPFW than Eastern Michigan University ($20,403.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Eastern Michigan University ($11,951 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 12.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,111 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,945 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW 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 IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 34 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,000 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- IPFW graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/