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Overview |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Eastern Michigan University?
- Aquinas College is 151.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at AQ than Eastern Michigan University ($36,480.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than AQ ($15,826 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 7.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,572 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 202.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($30,049 vs. $9,945)
AQ vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 61 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
AQ vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Eastern Michigan University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,000)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/