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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Carroll 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,283 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 143.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Carroll University than Eastern Michigan University ($35,360.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Carroll University ($15,826 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 1.5% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,396 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 140.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($23,933 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 58 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/