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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $254 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,315 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or West Liberty University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at West Liberty University than Eastern Michigan University ($17,100.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Eastern Michigan University ($13,788 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 13.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,020 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than West Liberty University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 70.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($9,945 vs. $5,824)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 45 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/