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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Lycoming College | ||
| 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,059 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 207.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.2% higher at Lycoming College than Eastern Michigan University ($44,544.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Lycoming College ($15,826 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 24.5% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($11,396 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 327.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($42,509 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 5 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lycoming 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 Lycoming College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/