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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| 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 Southeast Missouri State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 9,927 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Southeast Missouri State University ($14,500.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Eastern Michigan University ($14,519 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 14.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,954 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Southeast Missouri State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,945 vs. $8,592)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 21 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,527 vs. $25,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Southeast Missouri State University 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/