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Overview |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 359 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $263 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or Eastern Michigan University?
- Saint Catharine College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at St. Catharine than Eastern Michigan University ($19,732.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than St. Catharine ($15,826 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 18.3% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,636 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($9,945 vs. $9,299)
St. Catharine vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 81 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
St. Catharine vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $5,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $25,500)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More St. Catharine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/