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Georgia State KSU WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU Georgia VSU Saginaw Valley State University North Georgia Michigan| Georgia Southern University | Central Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | CMU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
GS | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GS | CMU | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than CMU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 14,557 students)
GS vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 202% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at GS than Central Michigan University ($15,425.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than CMU ($15,352 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 9% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,316 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Georgia Southern University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,314 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 40 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than CMU (78.9%)
GS vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or CMU? 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 CMU and GS.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Georgia Southern University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $300 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,500)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/