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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,288 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 140.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.6% higher at Point Park University than Eastern Michigan University ($34,880.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Point Park University ($15,826 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 7.4% lower than costs at Point Park University ($11,396 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 159.1% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($25,771 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 34 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Point Park University (82%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $800 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,800)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University 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/