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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 8,221 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Eastern Michigan University is 87.9% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,500.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($15,826 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 11% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,268 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 84.2% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,945 vs. $5,398)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 30 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Eastern Michigan University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,600)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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/