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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 361 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Eastern Michigan University is 10% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Eastern Michigan University ($23,316.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Eastern Michigan University ($14,933 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 3.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($12,022 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 6.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,867 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 86 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Eastern Michigan University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $13,700 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/