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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 3,840 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or USC Aiken?
- Eastern Michigan University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at USC Aiken than Eastern Michigan University ($20,856.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Eastern Michigan University ($11,872 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 36.1% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($8,376 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($9,945 vs. $9,891)
Eastern Michigan University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 53 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Eastern Michigan University (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,000 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/