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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | EMU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Miami | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $242 |
Diversity |
Miami | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Miami | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 1,334 students)
Miami vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 183% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at EMU than Miami University ($40,590.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than EMU ($23,031 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 29.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,240 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Miami University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 106.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($30,460 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 250 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Miami students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Miami (87.9%)
Miami vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or EMU? 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 EMU and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $10,400 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,750)
- EMU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($242 vs. $255)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/