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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 7,531 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or RU?
- Eastern Michigan University is 80.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at RU than Eastern Michigan University ($20,853.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than RU ($17,388 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 3.9% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,973 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,236 vs. $8,968)
Eastern Michigan University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or RU? 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 RU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- RU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/