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Overview |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $263 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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 SIUE based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 12,045 students)
SIUE vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 58.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($15,200.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Eastern Michigan University ($15,182 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 17.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,562 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,236 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 41 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
SIUE vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Eastern Michigan University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $5,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $4,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($221 vs. $263)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/