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ECU UNC Charlotte CMU UNCW WSU Oakland NC State Michigan State ASU WMU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill| Eastern Michigan University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.1% | ||
| 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 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $235 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or UNCG?
- Eastern Michigan University is 227.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at UNCG than Eastern Michigan University ($19,581.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Eastern Michigan University ($10,979 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 14.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,924 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 20.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,945 vs. $8,257)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 6 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Eastern Michigan University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,500)
- UNCG graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More UNCG 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/