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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 78% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $177 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 8,562 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or UHCL?
- Eastern Michigan University is 140.7% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at UHCL than Eastern Michigan University ($19,320.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than UHCL ($15,826 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 20.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,440 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of Houston Clear Lake (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 70.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($16,973 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 4 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Eastern Michigan University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $12,100 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,600)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $8,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $25,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($177 vs. $263)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/