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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 13,324 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 111.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,200.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Eastern Michigan University ($13,002 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 12.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,100 vs. $12,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Eastern Michigan University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 4.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,720 vs. $10,236)
Arkansas State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 59 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Arkansas State 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/