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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | LEC | ||
| 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 906 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 131.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.6% higher at LEC than Eastern Michigan University ($33,588.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than LEC ($15,826 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 5.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,842 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 155.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($25,417 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 40 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than LEC (54.1%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or LEC? 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 LEC and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Eastern Michigan University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $5,000 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More LEC 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/