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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 749 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 93.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than Eastern Michigan University ($28,090.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Wheeling Jesuit University ($15,826 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 2% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($11,396 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 118.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($21,746 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 3 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/