| Central Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#218 in National Universities #12 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #241 in National Universities #15 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,480 Michigan Residents $15,480 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,990 Michigan Residents $16,990 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,187 Michigan Residents $17,187 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,968 Michigan Residents $30,978 Out-of-State |
| More$11,004 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,951 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier89.82% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.64% |
| Favorable11.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,488 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,631 |
| Smaller10,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,470 |
| Larger4,295 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,161 |
| Larger3,356 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,172 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,686) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,030) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 867 | Number of faculty | 999 |
| Higher$96,194 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$94,431 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.