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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $203 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 6,562 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or TAMUK?
- Eastern Michigan University is 195.9% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at TAMUK than Eastern Michigan University ($18,493.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Eastern Michigan University ($10,474 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 14.9% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,823 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 14.3% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,699 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 92 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($203 vs. $263)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/