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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,481 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Eastern Michigan University is 84.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Eastern Michigan University ($19,584.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Eastern Michigan University ($9,529 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 2.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,396 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 12.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,945 vs. $8,830)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 47 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $9,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,500)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/