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CMU SCSU WSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Oakland ECSU Michigan State WMU UConn UHart Ferris State University GVSU| Central Connecticut State University | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 128.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at CCSU than Eastern Michigan University ($19,940.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Eastern Michigan University ($17,207 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 2.2% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($12,440 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,236 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 18 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/