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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 152.5% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Humboldt State University than Eastern Michigan University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Eastern Michigan University ($14,325 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 10% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,396 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Humboldt State University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,945 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 39 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Humboldt State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is the same as at Eastern Michigan University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/