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Overview |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 124.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,500.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than ECSU ($15,826 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 41.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,396 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,993 vs. $9,945)
ECSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU 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 (83.2%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More ECSU 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/