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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Youngstown State | ||
| 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 Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 11,071 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Youngstown State?
- Eastern Michigan University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Youngstown State University ($14,500.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Eastern Michigan University ($11,900 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 13.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,016 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Youngstown State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($9,945 vs. $7,631)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 48 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Youngstown State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,700)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/