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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,366 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Waynesburg College than Eastern Michigan University ($27,300.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Waynesburg College ($15,826 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 6.4% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,396 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Waynesburg University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($17,464 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 10 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Eastern Michigan University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/