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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,785 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or WVSU?
- Eastern Michigan University is 78.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Eastern Michigan University than West Virginia State University ($14,500.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Eastern Michigan University ($11,684 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 7.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,396 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 4.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,945 vs. $9,482)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 102 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $8,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- WVSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/