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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $263 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 8,905 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 75.5% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Colorado Mesa than Eastern Michigan University ($21,983.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mesa University than Eastern Michigan University ($15,085 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 1.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($11,396 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Colorado Mesa University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 8% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($9,945 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 77 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/