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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $271 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,174 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Ashland College than Eastern Michigan University ($23,000.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Ashland College ($15,826 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 0.4% lower than costs at Ashland University ($11,396 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 83.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($18,290 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 16 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,400)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,250)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/