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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 3,749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $14,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $8,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 7,839 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 6,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $153 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 3,749 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Alfred State College?
- Eastern Michigan University is 115% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Eastern Michigan University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($15,200.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Eastern Michigan University ($14,877 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 14% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,440 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 14.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,236 vs. $8,952)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 13 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,600)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $10,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $25,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($153 vs. $263)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/