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Overview |
CMU | SLC | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
CMU | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | 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 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
CMU | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
CMU | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
CMU | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMU | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 444 students)
CMU vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 118.9% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at SLC than Central Michigan University ($28,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 2.3% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,248 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,314 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or CMU .
CMU vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or SLC? 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 SLC and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $5,300 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/