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Marshall University CMU WSU JMU Oakland ECU Penn State Michigan State TU Ohio University WCU WMU| Eastern Michigan University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or WVU?
- Eastern Michigan University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at WVU than Eastern Michigan University ($26,568.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Eastern Michigan University ($12,202 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 1.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,396 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than West Virginia University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,685 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 49 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or WVU? 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 WVU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,500)
- WVU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/