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Texas State UT Austin WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State UH UT Arlington GVSU UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas WSU| Central Michigan University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
CMU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
CMU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CMU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CMU | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 14,557 students)
CMU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or UTSA?
- Central Michigan University is 121.8% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at UTSA than Central Michigan University ($18,259.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than CMU ($12,664 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 1.8% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($11,046 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 26.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,314 vs. $8,934)
CMU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 6 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (54% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $3,400 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,500)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $4,017 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $27,000)
- UTSA graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/