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Overview |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1213 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CMU | The University of Findlay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than The University of Findlay based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 4,869 students)
CMU vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or The University of Findlay?
- The University of Findlay is 174.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at The University of Findlay than Central Michigan University ($36,236.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than The University of Findlay ($15,605 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 4.9% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,720 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 138.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,989 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 2 points higher than at The University of Findlay (1047)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at The University of Findlay (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CMU (3.47)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or The University of Findlay? 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 The University of Findlay and CMU.
- The graduation rate at The University of Findlay is higher than Central Michigan University (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from The University of Findlay earn on average $2,000 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $44,500)
- The University of Findlay students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of Findlay graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/