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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,396 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 113.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at SAU than Eastern Michigan University ($31,020.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than SAU ($15,826 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 7% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,652 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 107.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($20,677 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 44 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than SAU (47.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or SAU? 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 SAU and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,457 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,500)
- SAU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/