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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 Mount Union based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,130 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 130.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at University of Mount Union than Eastern Michigan University ($33,400.00 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 Mount Union ($15,826 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 1.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,200 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 125.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($22,459 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 49 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Eastern Michigan University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $6,600 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/