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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,086 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 126.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at Heidelberg University than Eastern Michigan University ($32,900.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Heidelberg University ($15,826 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 1.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,270 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 167.1% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($26,562 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 4 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $900 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,700)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University 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/