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CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State Tarleton WMU Ferris State University GVSU Michigan Northern Michigan University Angelo State UM-Dearborn| Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 8,997 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or West Texas A & M University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 138.5% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Eastern Michigan University than West Texas A & M University ($15,200.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Eastern Michigan University ($17,182 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 31.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,449 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 38.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,236 vs. $7,378)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 58 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or West Texas A & M 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 Texas A & M University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,600)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/