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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 657 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or EC?
- Elmira College is 143.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at EC than Eastern Michigan University ($35,270.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than EC ($15,826 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 17.5% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,396 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 172.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($27,091 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or EC? 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 EC and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Eastern Michigan University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/