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Overview |
CMU | JCU | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CMU | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
CMU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CMU | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,922 students)
CMU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 244.6% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.6% higher at JCU than Central Michigan University ($45,490.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than JCU ($15,605 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 17.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,248 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 168.8% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($30,415 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or CMU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 78 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CMU (3.47)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or JCU? 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 JCU and CMU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Central Michigan University (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,100 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,500)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU 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/