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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,167 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Lander University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Lander University than Eastern Michigan University ($20,300.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Eastern Michigan University ($15,524 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 6.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,700 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,763 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 107 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Lander 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 Lander University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Lander University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,000)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/