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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 338 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at SHMS than Eastern Michigan University ($22,157.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 2.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($11,396 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($9,945 vs. $0)
Eastern Michigan University vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Eastern Michigan University .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Eastern Michigan University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/