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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 7,063 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.7% higher at Michigan Tech than Eastern Michigan University ($39,256.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Michigan Tech ($15,826 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 5.8% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,396 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 62% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($16,114 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 178 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Eastern Michigan University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,900)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/