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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or GVSU?
- Eastern Michigan University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at GVSU than Eastern Michigan University ($19,856.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than GVSU ($15,826 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 12.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,140 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Grand Valley State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,945 vs. $8,811)
Eastern Michigan University vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 61 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- GVSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/