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Northern Illinois Illinois CMU UIC WSU DePaul Oakland EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Michigan State| Illinois State University | Eastern Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Eastern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 14,018 students)
ISU vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at ISU than Eastern Michigan University ($23,681.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than ISU ($15,826 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,602 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Eastern Michigan University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($11,619 vs. $9,945)
ISU vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 61 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
ISU vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Eastern Michigan University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,600)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- ISU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/