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CU Boulder Colorado State DU CMU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS WSU Oakland Regis Michigan State WMU Texas Tech| University of Colorado Denver | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $263 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Eastern Michigan 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
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 14,018 students)
CU Denver vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 66% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at CU Denver than Eastern Michigan University ($25,992.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than CU Denver ($15,826 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,396 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of Colorado Denver (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($9,945 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 26 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming CU Denver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is the same as at Eastern Michigan University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $26,600 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $41,600)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $4,310 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,190 vs. $25,500)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/