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CMU Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University WSU San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Oakland Cal State East Bay| California State University Chico | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 95% |
Admission |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 910/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 13,324 students)
CSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 164.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at CSU than Eastern Michigan University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Eastern Michigan University ($15,187 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 28.8% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,440 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than California State University Chico (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 0.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,331 vs. $10,236)
CSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 26 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
CSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $10,800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $41,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($175 vs. $263)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/