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Overview |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Eastern than Eastern Michigan University ($19,922.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Eastern Michigan University ($10,806 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,360 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,583 vs. $9,945)
Eastern vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 1 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,805 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,500)
- Eastern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/