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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 460 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Eastern Michigan University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Eastern Michigan University ($23,086.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Penn State New Kensington ($15,826 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 13.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,396 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Penn State New Kensington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($9,945 vs. $7,860)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 49 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is the same as at Penn State New Kensington (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/