- Both Eastern Michigan University and Kent State University at Kent are public.
- Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI and Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.
- Kent State University at Kent has more expensive tuition of $22,316 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
- Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than Kent State University at Kent (87.51%).
- Kent State University at Kent has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
- Kent State University at Kent is larger with 25,854 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
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| #155 in National Universities #10 in Michigan | Rankings | #178 in National Universities #12 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ypsilanti, MI | Location | Kent, OH |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,510 | Undergraduate | $12,846 Ohio residents $22,316 out-of-state |
| $17,441 Michigan residents $30,072 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,483 Ohio residents $23,352 out-of-state |
| $8,397 | Financial Aid | $9,147 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 44.74% | Acceptance Rate | 87.51% |
| 38.97% | Yield | 31.56% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,018 | Total Students | 25,854 |
| 11,617 | Undergraduate | 20,418 |
| 2,401 | Graduate | 5,436 |
| 2,928 | Online Enrollment | 4,363 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821) $5,630 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,674) $7,010 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,030 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 650 Full-time 473 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 709 Part-time |
| 1,514 Full-time 493 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,912 Full-time 878 Part-time |
| $87,833 for Faculties $70,511 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,778 for Faculties $61,417 Part-time |