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CMU Miami Ohio State WSU Oakland Kent State UC Wright State Michigan State WVU WMU BGSU| Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Ohio University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Ohio University than Eastern Michigan University ($23,720.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Ohio University ($15,826 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 8.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,396 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,945 vs. $9,416)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 79 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Ohio University 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/