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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,617 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 175.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Capital University than Eastern Michigan University ($39,900.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Capital University ($15,826 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 8% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,396 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 186.3% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($28,469 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 104 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Capital 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 Capital University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Capital University 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/