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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $224 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 2,268 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or CU?
- Cumberland University is 293.7% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at CU than Miami University Hamilton ($25,200.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than CU ($10,580 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 76% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($8,990 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Miami University Hamilton (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 346.9% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($22,145 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton or CU? 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 CU and Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Miami University Hamilton (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $14,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($21,729 vs. $24,750)
- CU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($224 vs. $255)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/