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Overview |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $263 |
Diversity |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 14,018 students)
UIC vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at UIC than Eastern Michigan University ($25,578.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Eastern Michigan University ($10,384 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,396 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of Illinois at Chicago (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 38.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($13,813 vs. $9,945)
UIC vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 63 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Eastern Michigan University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $20,300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($193 vs. $263)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/