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CMU JMU Mason CNU RU WSU VCU Oakland NSU Virginia Tech Michigan State WMU| Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Old Dominion?
- Eastern Michigan University is 100.3% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Old Dominion than Eastern Michigan University ($26,664.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Old Dominion ($15,826 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 18.3% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,396 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Old Dominion University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,945 vs. $9,058)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 9 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Eastern Michigan University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,500)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/