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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $239 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 10,691 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Marshall University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 101.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Marshall University than Eastern Michigan University ($18,244.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Eastern Michigan University ($8,756 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 3.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,396 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,221 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 1 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($239 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/