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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH WMU UT Austin Eastern Michigan University Michigan State UTSA GVSU Texas A&M WSU| Central Michigan University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $186 |
Diversity |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 14,557 students)
CMU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or UT Arlington?
- Central Michigan University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at UT Arlington than Central Michigan University ($26,778.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than CMU ($14,262 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($11,248 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than The University of Texas at Arlington (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 0.5% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($11,370 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 11 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $7,200 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,500)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/