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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $229 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,235 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Shepherd University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 130.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Shepherd University than Eastern Michigan University ($15,774.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Eastern Michigan University ($9,827 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 3.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,987 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Shepherd University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,945 vs. $7,328)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 34 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,277 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,500)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($229 vs. $263)
- More Shepherd University 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/