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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 13,324 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Oakland?
- Eastern Michigan University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Oakland than Eastern Michigan University ($23,188.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Eastern Michigan University ($15,734 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,309 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Oakland University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($10,236 vs. $9,641)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 41 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is the same as at Oakland University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,600)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Oakland graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/