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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $219 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 5,767 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or RIC?
- Eastern Michigan University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at RIC than Eastern Michigan University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Eastern Michigan University ($11,549 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 10.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,440 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Rhode Island College (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,236 vs. $6,998)
Eastern Michigan University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 116 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than RIC (81.1%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or RIC? 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 RIC and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Eastern Michigan University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,600)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/