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Overview |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,043 students)
CMU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 3.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Central Michigan University ($25,534.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($15,605 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($11,248 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Central Michigan University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($11,314 vs. $11,150)
CMU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 27 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CMU (3.47)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and CMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Central Michigan University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $13,500 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/