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WVU WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU Saginaw Valley State University Michigan Oakland Ferris State University Michigan Tech Northern Michigan University| Central Michigan University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 10,691 students)
CMU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Marshall University?
- Central Michigan University is 83.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Marshall University than Central Michigan University ($18,244.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than CMU ($8,756 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 5.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,248 vs. $11,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($11,314 vs. $11,221)
CMU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 21 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Marshall 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 Marshall University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Marshall University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/