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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | St. Bona | ||
| 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 St. Bona based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,602 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 159.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.4% higher at St. Bona than Eastern Michigan University ($37,620.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than St. Bona ($15,826 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 26.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,396 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 177.6% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($27,605 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 37 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Eastern Michigan University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/