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Texas State UT Austin CMU UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M WSU UT Dallas Oakland St. Mary's University Texas Tech| Eastern Michigan University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 14,018 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or UTSA?
- Eastern Michigan University is 143.7% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at UTSA than Eastern Michigan University ($18,259.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Eastern Michigan University ($12,664 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 3.2% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,046 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 11.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,945 vs. $8,934)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 14 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $6,300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,600)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,517 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,500)
- UTSA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/