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Overview |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 99.3% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than Eastern Michigan University ($8,785 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 24% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,190 vs. $11,396)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend as Eastern Michigan University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,945 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 74 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
IU South Bend vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $970 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,500)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/