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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Hiram?
- Hiram College is 75.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Hiram than Eastern Michigan University ($25,500.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Hiram ($15,826 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 7.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,600 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($18,941 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 42 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Eastern Michigan University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hiram 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 Hiram graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/