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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,059 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at University of Charleston than Eastern Michigan University ($31,400.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than University of Charleston ($15,826 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 11.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,200 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 125.5% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($22,422 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 35 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Eastern Michigan University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,600 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,600)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/