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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Carlow University | ||
| 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,104 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 123.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at Carlow University than Eastern Michigan University ($32,402.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Carlow University ($15,826 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 14.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,396 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 168.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($26,713 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 57 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/