Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State WMU Ferris State University GVSU Michigan Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn WVU Saginaw Valley State University| Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | emich.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $15,200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Anderson University is 127.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at Anderson University than Eastern Michigan University ($34,590.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Anderson University ($17,388 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 1.6% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($12,250 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 165% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($27,121 vs. $10,236)
Anderson University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 21 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,400)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/