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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $230 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or WSU?
- Eastern Michigan University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at WSU than Eastern Michigan University ($29,622.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Eastern Michigan University ($15,347 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,321 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,605 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 41 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than WSU (75.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or WSU? 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 WSU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Wayne State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $3,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/