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Overview |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $263 |
Diversity |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 76.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at AUM than Eastern Michigan University ($18,480.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Eastern Michigan University ($13,163 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 54.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,368 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,945 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 39 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
AUM vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $3,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/