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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 6,742 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or CSUMB?
- Eastern Michigan University is 164.7% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay than Eastern Michigan University ($15,222 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 31.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,440 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than California State University Monterey Bay (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 2.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,480 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $3,700 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,600)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/