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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $155 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,794 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or UWT?
- Eastern Michigan University is 29.6% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.7% higher at UWT than Eastern Michigan University ($39,687.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Eastern Michigan University ($10,680 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,396 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 30.3% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($12,961 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 63 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or UWT? 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 UWT and Eastern Michigan University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $24,200 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $41,600)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/