Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
While Eastern Michigan admits 81% of applicants, students seeking different options should consider schools with alternative strengths in outcomes, cost, or location.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For even more accessible admission, University of Toledo accepts 94.8% of applicants with similar earnings outcomes at $50,632, just 41 miles away in Ohio. Olivet University admits 97.1% of students with earnings of $47,907, located 68 miles away in Michigan. Both provide greater admission certainty for students concerned about academic preparation.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
Students preferring to remain in Michigan should consider Wayne State University (82% acceptance, $53,493 earnings) just 29 miles away in Detroit. Spring Arbor University offers nearly identical earnings of $51,732 with more selective admission at 37%, located 48 miles away. Adrian College provides higher earnings at $55,504 with moderate selectivity, 33 miles from Eastern Michigan.
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