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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $275 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at WMU than Eastern Michigan University ($18,154.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than WMU ($15,826 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 2.6% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,102 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 46% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($9,945 vs. $6,813)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 1 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or WMU? 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 WMU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan 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 $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,633)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($263 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/