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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $214 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 656 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Wilberforce University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Wilberforce University ($14,500.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than Eastern Michigan University ($14,070 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 62.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,000 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 6% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($9,945 vs. $9,380)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 267 points higher than at Wilberforce University (762)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilberforce University (16)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Wilberforce University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,500)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($214 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/