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Overview |
Judson University | CMU | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Judson University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Judson University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or CMU?
- Judson University is 126.1% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Judson University than Central Michigan University ($29,850.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Judson University ($15,605 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 0.6% lower than costs at Judson University ($11,248 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Judson University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 86.7% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($21,123 vs. $11,314)
Judson University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 37 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Judson University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $300 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,500)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/