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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 14,018 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 152.5% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Cal State Fullerton than Eastern Michigan University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Eastern Michigan University ($7,925 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 46.6% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,396 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than California State University Fullerton (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 8.2% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($9,945 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 5 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Cal State Fullerton is higher than Eastern Michigan University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $7,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,600)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/