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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 4,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $10,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 3,557 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 2,476 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 4,946 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Eastern Michigan University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Eastern Michigan University ($22,170.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Eastern Michigan University ($13,794 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 23.9% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,040 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Eastern Michigan University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 1.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,414 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 79 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/