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CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State Schoolcraft College WMU Ferris State University GVSU Michigan Oakland Community College Northern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 10,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wccnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $5,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $3,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $7,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 59% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $9,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $100 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Washtenaw Community College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 10,622 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Washtenaw Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Washtenaw Community College?
- Eastern Michigan University is 257.5% more expensive to attend than Washtenaw Community College for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $4,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Washtenaw Community College ($14,500.00 vs. $5,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washtenaw Community College than Eastern Michigan University ($3,684 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 10.4% lower than costs at Washtenaw Community College ($11,396 vs. $12,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Washtenaw Community College (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Washtenaw Community College ($9,945 vs. $7,158)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Washtenaw Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washtenaw Community College or Eastern Michigan University .
Eastern Michigan University vs. Washtenaw Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Washtenaw Community College? 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 Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University.
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Washtenaw Community College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,800)
- Washtenaw Community College students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($9,750 vs. $25,500)
- Washtenaw Community College graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($100 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washtenaw Community College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/