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Overview |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Dominican based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,196 students)
Dominican vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Eastern Michigan University?
- Dominican University is 147.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Dominican than Eastern Michigan University ($35,850.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Dominican ($15,826 vs. $18,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 3.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,050 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 154.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($25,315 vs. $9,945)
Dominican vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 19 points higher than at Dominican (1010)
- Incoming Dominican students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Dominican vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Eastern Michigan University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,600)
- Dominican University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Dominican graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/