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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 6,509 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or PennWest California?
- Eastern Michigan University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Eastern Michigan University than PennWest California ($14,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 9.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,416 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,945 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 107 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Eastern Michigan University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Eastern Michigan University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,600)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/