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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 919 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 118.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at OC Comets than Eastern Michigan University ($31,664.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than OC Comets ($15,826 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 1.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,242 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 134.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($23,361 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 98 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Eastern Michigan University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,300)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/