Central Michigan University Comparison

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Overview

 CMU
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 14,557
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #715
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website cmich.edu
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Costs

 CMU
Tuition (In State) $13,200
Tuition (Out of State) $13,200
Room & Board $11,248
Avg Net Price $15,605
Avg Grant Aid $11,314
% Receiving Grant Aid 96%

Admission

 CMU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 19,888
Admitted 15,701
Acceptance Rate 78.9%
Enrolled % 12.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.47
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/27
SAT Range 980/1220
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

 CMU
Student to Faculty Ratio 17:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (24%)
  • Education (16%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%)
  • Communication (7%)
  • Social Sciences (6%)

Outcomes

 CMU
Graduation Rate 54%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $44,500
Making Student Loan Payments 54%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

 CMU
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 79%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

 CMU
% In-State 90%
% Out-of-State 9%

Campus

 CMU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/