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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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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 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,043 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Eastern Michigan University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro ($14,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 2.3% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($11,396 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than PennWest Edinboro (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,945 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 79 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
Eastern Michigan University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 Edinboro and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Eastern Michigan University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,700)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/