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SIUE Northern Illinois CMU WSU Oakland Michigan State WMU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Ferris State University GVSU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Southern Illinois University ($15,826 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 7.3% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,622 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 13.3% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,269 vs. $9,945)
Southern Illinois University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 3 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,200 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/