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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $196 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,306 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Bluefield State College?
- Eastern Michigan University is 64% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Bluefield State College than Eastern Michigan University ($16,030.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Eastern Michigan University ($11,759 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 11.7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,200 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,160 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 95 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Bluefield State College? 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 Bluefield State College and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Bluefield State College (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/