- Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a private school while Eastern Michigan University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- SAU has more expensive tuition of $32,580 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
- Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than SAU (67.02%).
- Eastern Michigan University has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than SAU (1,050).
- Eastern Michigan University is larger with 14,018 students than SAU (2,396 students).
| Spring Arbor University View More Rivals | Eastern Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Michigan | Rankings | #155 in National Universities #10 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Spring Arbor, MI | Location | Ypsilanti, MI |
SAU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,580 | Undergraduate | $15,510 |
| $8,194 | Graduate | $17,441 Michigan residents $30,072 out-of-state |
| $17,775 | Financial Aid | $8,397 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 67.02% | Acceptance Rate | 44.74% |
| 23.76% | Yield | 38.97% |
| 1,050 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,396 | Total Students | 14,018 |
| 1,127 | Undergraduate | 11,617 |
| 1,269 | Graduate | 2,401 |
| 1,029 | Online Enrollment | 2,928 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 947) $4,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821) $5,630 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,720 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,030 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 82 Full-time 238 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 650 Full-time 473 Part-time |
| 253 Full-time 257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,514 Full-time 493 Part-time |
| $51,720 for Faculties $49,376 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,833 for Faculties $70,511 Part-time |