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CMU Western Illinois University WSU Oakland ISU Michigan State WMU Northern Illinois SIUE Ferris State University GVSU Southern Illinois University| Eastern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $263 |
Diversity |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Eastern Illinois University ($14,500.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Eastern Michigan University ($13,380 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 5.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,812 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,773 vs. $9,945)
EIU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 19 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,500)
- EIU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($244 vs. $263)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/