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Overview |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $263 |
Diversity |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 149.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Arkansas Tech University ($14,500.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Eastern Michigan University ($12,016 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 24.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,157 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Arkansas Tech University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,945 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
ATU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($183 vs. $263)
- More ATU 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/