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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $240 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,031 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Grace Christian University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Grace Christian University ($14,500.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Eastern Michigan University ($12,988 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 29.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($8,830 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Christian University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,323 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Grace Christian University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $2,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $25,500)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Grace Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/