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Overview |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,876 students)
CMU vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 154.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.2% higher at Edgewood College than Central Michigan University ($33,550.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Edgewood College ($15,605 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 7.8% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,248 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Central Michigan University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($19,418 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 1 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Edgewood College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $1,500 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,500)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/