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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| 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 | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Northern Michigan University | ||
| 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 Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 6,970 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Northern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Northern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $11,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Northern Michigan University than Eastern Michigan University ($17,292.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Northern Michigan University ($15,826 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 4.5% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($11,396 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 6% larger than aid received Northern Michigan University ($9,945 vs. $9,385)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Northern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 18 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $3,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,292 vs. $25,500)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/