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Overview |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 910/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 8,158 students)
UALR vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 161.3% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at UALR than Eastern Michigan University ($16,573.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Eastern Michigan University ($11,225 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 33% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,352 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($10,236 vs. $9,968)
UALR vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 39 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/