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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,667 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 137.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Carthage than Eastern Michigan University ($34,500.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Carthage ($15,826 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 11% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,396 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 106.5% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($20,535 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 116 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Eastern Michigan University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/