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Overview |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
SJC | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Eastern Michigan University?
- Saint Josephs College is 104.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at SJC than Eastern Michigan University ($29,650.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than SJC ($15,826 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 20.2% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,480 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 120.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($21,898 vs. $9,945)
SJC vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC 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 SJC .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 44 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Eastern Michigan University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/